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Oscar Wilde's tomb is located in Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France. It took nine to ten months to complete by the sculptor Jacob Epstein, with an accompanying plinth by Charles Holden and an inscription carved by Joseph Cribb.
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Aug 5, 2015 · Oscar Wilde had a pauper’s burial in Bagneux cemetery on the outskirts of Paris. It was nine years later that Ross– with the help of donations from Wilde’s admirers– had the author’s remains transferred to Père-Lachaise cemetery in July 1909.
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Dec 1, 2011 · 1 of 6. CNN — For decades, fans of Oscar Wilde have paid tribute to the Irish writer by leaving kisses on his tomb at Paris’s famed Pere Lachaise Cemetery. But years of greasy lipstick...
Notable figures in the arts buried at Père Lachaise include: Colette, Michel Ney, Frédéric Chopin, George Enescu, Édith Piaf, Marcel Proust, Georges Méliès, Marcel Marceau, Olivia de Havilland, Sarah Bernhardt, Oscar Wilde, J. R. D. Tata, Georges Bizet, Jim Morrison, and Sir Richard Wallace.
Jul 3, 2019 · Lipstick kisses on Oscar Wilde’s grave at Père Lachaise Cemetery. Photo: Amusingplanet While Lord Douglas spoke of Wilde’s “extraordinarily buoyant and happy temperament” in his final years, perhaps the most realistic – and poignant – reminder of Wilde’s true condition can be found in the last letter he ever sent to a London ...
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Feb 16, 2024 · The grave of Oscar Wilde is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in literature or history. Located in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, the grave is situated in the famous Cimetière du Père-Lachaise. This cemetery is the final resting place of many famous figures, including Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, and Marcel Proust.
Where to find 101 famous graves in Père Lachaise Cemetery of top celebrities and stars: Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, more. Grave location map to download.
