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Cimetière Saint-Pierre (Marseille)

Coordinates: 43°17′28″N 5°24′45″E / 43.29111°N 5.41250°E / 43.29111; 5.41250
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Cimetière Saint-Pierre
Map
Details
Established1863
Location
380 Rue Saint-Pierre, 13005 Marseille
CountryFrance
Coordinates43°17′28″N 5°24′45″E / 43.29111°N 5.41250°E / 43.29111; 5.41250
Size63 ha (160 acres)
Find a GraveCimetière Saint-Pierre

The Cimetière Saint-Pierre is the largest cemetery in the city of Marseille, Southern France.[1]

Location

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It is located at number 380 on Rue Saint-Pierre in the 5th arrondissement of Marseille.[2][3]

Overview

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The cemetery is the third largest cemetery in France after the Cimetière parisien de Pantin and the Cimetière parisien de Thiais, both of which are located in the Parisian region.[1] It was established on 25 September 1855.[1] However, it was only inaugurated on 30 December 1863.[1]

Notable burials

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Artists

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Politicians and military personnel

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Sportspeople

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Other

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Boulaméry Odette, Le cimetière Saint-Pierre de Marseille, Marseille: Comité du Vieux-Marseille, 1999
  2. ^ Google Map
  3. ^ Yellow Pages
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