Find A Grave - Departement de Seine-et-Marne

, Saint Hereswitha
Saint. She was a nun at the Convent of Chelles. died around 690 AD and her Feast Day is September 3rd. (Bio by: girlofcelje (inactive))
Convent of Chelles, Chelles, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Bossuet, Jacques Benigne b. September 27, 1627 d. April 12, 1704
Great figure of the French Catholicism religion, writer ("Oraisons Funebres").
Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Meaux, Meaux, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Carpentier, Georges b. January 12, 1894 d. October 28, 1975
Professional Boxer. Born in Lens, France, he was regarded by historians and fight experts as one of the greatest European fighters to ever enter the ring. Over the coarse of his fighting career, he fought in every class from flyweight to heavyweight. In 1911, he became France's reigning welterweight champion in June and welterweight champion of all of Europe in October. In his effort to become Heavyweight Champion of the World, on July 2, 1921, he fought champ Jack Dempsey in a losing bout in a...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cimetiere de Vaires-sur Marne, Vaires-sur-Marne, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
De Champagne, Marie b. 1145 d. March 11, 1198
French Royalty. A French Princess and Countess of Champagne, also known as Marie Capet or Marie de France, but she is mostly known as Marie de Champagne, like her daughter and her sister in law, the Abbess of Fontevraud. She was the oldest daughter of King Louis VII. and Eleanor of Aquitaine. As an eight year old she was promised to the nineteen years older Count Henri I de Champagne, son of Thibaut, Count of Champagne...[Read More] (Bio by: Lutetia)
Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Meaux, Meaux, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Dhotel, Andre b. September 1, 1900 d. July 22, 1991
Writer ("Le pays oť l'on n'arrive jamais").
Cimetiere de Provins, Provins, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Dorleac, Françoise b. March 21, 1942 d. June 26, 1967
Actress. Born the eldest of four daughters of film actor Maurice Dorléac and Renée Deneuve in Paris, France. She first appeared on stage at the age of 10, and made her film debut in the movie short "Mensonges" in 1957. She studied at the Conservatoire d'Art Dramatique, supporting herself as a model for Christian Dior. She appeared in "Les portes claquent" (1960) with her sister, Catherine Deneuve. Her break out came with twin roles in 1964 with Francois Truffaut's "La Peau Douce" and the spoof "...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola)
Cause of death: Car accident
Cimetiere de Seineport, Seine-Port, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Dullin, Charles b. May 8, 1885 d. December 11, 1949
Theater director and actor.
Cimetiere de Crecy-la-chapelle, Crecy-la-Chapelle, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Fiacre, Saint
Saint. He was born in Ireland and after he joined the priesthood Fiacre became a hermit. In 628 he went to Meaux France and asked for land from the local bishop. He built an oratory and spent most of his life in hard labor and prayer. He was noted for being able to cure boils,tumors ect.. Died on Aug 18 670 and his tomb became a pilgrimage site. He was later moved to the Cathedral of Meaux. Patron of Gardeners and unofficial saint of taxi drivers.This was due to a hotel named after the saint...[Read More] (Bio by: girlofcelje (inactive))
Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Meaux, Meaux, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
King Louis VII [original burial site] b. 1120 d. September 18, 1180
King of France. He was reinterred in 1817 to St Denis Basilique.
Abbaye de Barbeau, Chartrettes, Chartrettes, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial
The La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial, located on the south Bank of the River Marne 66 kilometers east of Paris, lists the names of 3740 men of the British Expeditionary Force who died in August, September, and early October, 1914, during the Battles of Mons, Le Cateau, the Marne and the Aisne, and who have no known grave.
La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial, La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Mac Orland, Pierre b. February 26, 1882 d. June 27, 1970
Writer.
Cimetiere de St-Cyr-sur-Morin, Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Mallarme, Stephane b. March 18, 1842 d. September 9, 1898
Poet.
Cimetiere de Samoreau, Samoreau, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Mansfield, Katherine b. October 14, 1888 d. January 9, 1923
Author. Born to a prominent family in Wellington, New Zealand, she enjoyed writing poems and short stories as a young child. Her first published works appeared in her school newspaper the High School Reporter and later they were published in the Wellington Girls' High School (now known as the Wellington Girls' College) magazine. She had stories published in such magazines as Native Companion, The New Age, Rhythm and The Blue Review. Her best-known stories are "The Woman At The Store", "How...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers From The Grave)
Cimetiere d'Avon, Avon, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Massenet, Jules b. May 12, 1842 d. August 13, 1912
Composer. His style typified French Romantic music of the late 1800s, with its seductive melodies and gently expressive orchestral sense. Of Massenet's 25 operas, two are still performed today: "Manon" (1884) and "Thais" (1894). The "Elegie" for cello and piano, from his incidental music to "Les Erynnes" (1873), and the "Meditation" from "Thais" are his best-known instrumental pieces. Massenet was born in Montaud, France. He studied at the Paris Conservatory and won its prestigious...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Cimetiere d'Egreville, Egreville, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Millet, Jean Francois b. October 4, 1815 d. January 20, 1875
Painter.
Cimetiere de Chailly en Biere, Chailly-en-Biere, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Norwood, John b. September 8, 1876 d. September 8, 1914
Second Boer War Victoria Cross Recipient.
Sablonnieres New Communal Cemetery, Sablonnieres, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Plot: Plot 4
Papon, Maurice b. September 3, 1910 d. February 17, 2007
War criminal. A member of the French Vichy government that collaborated with the Nazis after the fall of France, he was responsible for the deportion of more then 1500 French Jews who were eventually murdered at Auschwitz. After the war he became head of the Paris Police and then France's Minister of Budget. When the facts of his war crimes came to light decades later, he was tried for and convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was freed in 2000 on the...[Read More] (Bio by: Erik Lander)
Gretz-Armainvilliers Cemetery, Gretz-Armainvilliers, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Peguy, Charles b. January 7, 1873 d. September 4, 1914
French poet, playwright and essayist.
Grande Tombe de Villeroy, Villeroy, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Plot: Communal grave
Preboist, Paul b. July 21, 1927 d. March 8, 1997
Popular french actor.
Cimetiere de Couilly-Pont-aux-dames, Couilly-Pont-aux-Dames, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France
Reinhardt, Django b. January 24, 1910 d. May 16, 1953
Django was a jazz guitarist whose fret hand was severely burned and disfigured. His fingers were not in perfect working condition after that but he still had all 5 of them. He was largely popular in the 30' - 40's and 50's until his death. His unique style of playing was directly attributed to the disfiguration of his hand. He played with such greats as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and also had his own bands throughout his career. He is still revered among guitarists as having the most nimble...[Read More]
Cimetiere de Samois-sur-Seine, Samois-sur-Seine, Departement de Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France, France

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