Monday, May 20, 2013
Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) division 53 Pere-Lachaise
Owner of one of the more well-known Paris foundries for casting sculptures, bust by Chapu and statues by Boucher.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Victor Schoelcher (1804-1893) and Marc Schoelcher (1766-1832) division 50 Pere-Lachaise
Abolitionist and politician Victor Schoelcher (1804-1893) and his father Marc (1766-1832) were both transferred to the Pantheon. Sculptures by Emmanuel Haunaux (1855-1934) and Alexis-Hippolyte-Fromanger (1805-1892).
Marc's widow, Victor's mother Victoire, is buried just across the chemin in division 49.
Marc's widow, Victor's mother Victoire, is buried just across the chemin in division 49.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Victoire Jacob Schoelcher (1767-1839) division 49 Pere-Lachaise
The widow of Marc and mother of Victor, both of whom were originally interred nearby in division 50 but whose remains were transferred to the Pantheon.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Zenaide Dolgorouky (1817-1883) division 48 Pere-Lachaise
She was also known as Vicomtesse de Chatiloff. (The statue group is now behind glass.)
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Monday, May 06, 2013
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