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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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Within the sprawling and picturesque Père Lachaise Cemetery, Oscar Wilde’s grave holds a special place, drawing visitors from across the globe. Located in the eastern part of the cemetery, Wilde’s tomb stands as a testament to his enduring legacy.
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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Jul 3, 2019 · After a trial that left him bankrupt, Wilde was sentenced to two years of hard labour in prison at the command of the Marquess of Queensbury, the father of his lover, Lord Douglas.
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Feb 16, 2024 · The Grave of Oscar Wilde is located within the vast tree-lined burial site of the cemetery in Arrondissement 20. Notable figures such as Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Maria Callas are interred here, making it a site of historical and cultural significance.
Nov 30, 2011 · The restored tomb of Oscar Wilde, one of Ireland's most celebrated writers, has been unveiled at Pere-Lachaise cemetery in Paris. The date was chosen to coincide with the 111th anniversary of...
Nov 29, 2011 · Oscar Wilde’s was always one of the tombs to show people and a great excuse for sharing some of his observations. Oscar Wilde also died in Paris (in 1900) but he was bankrupt and his friends could offer him only un enterrement de sixième classe (a sixth-class burial) at Bagneux, outside the city.
