Rome, Italy

Paul Tillaux’s Tomb

The heavy granite sarcophagus of Paul Tillaux can be found in the Division 92 (Avenue Transversale N.2) of the Pére Lachaise Cemetery in Paris (main entrance from Boulevard de Mènilmontant). On the front, there is a bronze bas-relief signed by French sculptor Jules Chaplain with the head profile of the scientist.

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  • Photos by Luca Borghi @ (July 2014)
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