, Saint Blandina Saint and Martyr. She was executed along with others during the reign of Marcus Aurelius in Lyons. After she was killed her burnt remains were thrown into the Rhone. Some of her remains were recovered and later buried in Amiens. She died around 177 AD and her Feast Day is June 2nd. (Bio by: girlofcelje (inactive)) Church of Saint Leu, Amiens, Departement de la Somme, Picardie, France
Pickard, Percy Charles b. May 16, 1915 d. February 18, 1944 British World War II Aviator. Famed British World War Two bomber pilot. Born in Sheffield, he stands out as one of the truly great characters of the Conflict. His long operational career, covering many aspects of aerial conflict, included some of the most daring episodes in the histroy of the war and the RAF. In Air Force circles he was admired for his consistent leadership, determination and courage. Outside the RAF he was well known as Sqd Ldr Dickson, the skipper of Wellington, F for Freddie...[Read More] (Bio by: Kieran Smith) Saint Pierre Cemetery, Amiens, Departement de la Somme, Picardie, France
Verne, Jules b. February 8, 1828 d. March 24, 1905 Author. One of the most energetic and innovative writers of the 19th century, pioneer of both science-fiction and the adventure story ('20,000 Leagues Under the Sea', 'Around the World in 80 Days', 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth', 'Five Weeks in a Balloon', ' Michael Strogoff', etc.). Many of his works are now better -known as the films they inspired. From 1888 until 1904 he was also a town councilor of Amiens. His extraordinary tomb was sculpted by Albert Roze and shows him bursting out...[Read More] Cause of death: illness following diabetes La Madeleine Cemetery, Amiens, Departement de la Somme, Picardie, France Plot: Section N
