Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Richard Wright division 87 Pere Lachaise

American novelist Richard Wright's ashes are actually interred in a niche in the Clumbarium at Pere Lachaise -- also known as division 87.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Jean Pezon division 86 Pere Lachaise

The lion-tamer Jean Pezon riding "Brutus," the lion that, according to local legend, reportedly ate him -- or killed him at any rate.

Monday, February 09, 2009

Marcel Proust division 85 Pere Lachaise