Mausolée de la Famille Grévy - Mont-sous-Vaudrey, France
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N 46° 58.815 E 005° 35.888
31T E 697592 N 5206245
[EN] Tomb grave of the Family GREVY Jules, President of the French Republic from 30 January 1879 to 2 December 1887. [FR] Tombe sépulture de la Famille GREVY Jules, Président de la République française du 30 janvier 1879 au 2 décembre 1887.
Waymark Code: WMVVXX
Location: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Date Posted: 05/31/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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Jules Grévy is President of the French Republic from January 30, 1879 to December 2, 1887, the date of his resignation following the scandal of decorations.

He was buried in the vault of a family chapel, which he had conceived during his lifetime and paid for his money.

Predicting the damage that could be caused by the proximity of the water circulating under the cemetery, the vault was sealed.

With him lie his wife, his daughter Alice and her husband Daniel Wilson, as well as the governess and one of her granddaughters.

Belonging to the Republic, it is remarkable for its size and shape (a dome reflecting the Masonic obedience of Grevy).

Jules Grévy est président de la République française du 30 janvier 1879 au 2 décembre 1887, date de sa démission à la suite du scandale des décorations.

Il fut inhumé dans le caveau d'une chapelle familiale, qu'il avait conçue de son vivant et payé des ses deniers.

Prévoyant les dommages que pourrait occasionner la proximité de l'eau circulant sous le cimetière, le caveau fut plombé.

Avec lui reposent sa femme, sa fille Alice et son mari Daniel Wilson, ainsi que la gouvernante et l'une de ses petites-filles.

Appartenant désormais à la République, il est remarquable par sa taille et sa forme (un dôme reflétant l’obédience maçonnique de Grévy).

Sources : Jules Grévy

History:
He was buried in the vault of a family chapel, which he had conceived during his lifetime and paid for his money. Predicting the damage that could be caused by the proximity of the water circulating under the cemetery, the vault was sealed.


Visiting Hours/Restrictions:
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Address:
5 Rue du Cimetière
Mont-sous-Vaudrey, Franche/Comté France
39380


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