Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) - Find a Grave Memorial

Author, Journalist. Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and Civil War veteran. His book "The Devil's Dictionary" was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has been described as "one of the most famous and frequently anthologized stories in American literature"; and his book "Tales of Soldiers and Civilians" was named by the Grolier Club as one of the 100 most influential American books printed before 1900. In December 1913, Bierce traveled to Chihuahua, Mexico, to gain first-hand experience of the Mexican Revolution. He disappeared, and was rumored to be traveling with rebel troops. He was never seen again. He has a cenotaph in Oakwood Cemetery.

Bio by: Ola K Ase

Inscription

TESTIGOS MUY CONFIABLES SUPONEN QUE AQUI
YACEN LOS RESTOS DE
1842 AMBROSE GWINNETT BIERCE 1914
FAMOSO ESCRITOR Y PERIODISTA AMERICANO
QUE POR SOSPECHA DE SER ESPIA
FUE FUSILADO Y SEPULTADO EN ESTE LUGAR

2004

English translation:
Very trustworthy witnesses suppose
that here lie the remains of
1842 Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce 1914
a famous American writer and journalist who
on suspicion of being a spy
was executed and buried at this place
2004