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.

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