June Rebellion memorial, War memorial in Père Lachaise Cemetery, France
Description
The June Rebellion memorial sits within Père Lachaise Cemetery and features neoclassical stonework with columns and names carved into its surface. The sculptors Étienne-Hippolyte Godde and Jean-Baptiste-Louis Plantar designed and created it.
History
The monument was built in 1836 to honor those who died in the June 1832 uprising against the monarchy, which erupted after General Jean Maximilien Lamarque died. This revolt became one of the major republican struggles of the 19th century in France.
Culture
The memorial marks a moment when ordinary Parisians stood up against royal power and lost their lives for it. You can see how the city has kept their memory alive in this cemetery space.
Practical
The memorial sits within Père Lachaise Cemetery, which opens to visitors year-round and is easy to reach on foot. Walking through the cemetery grounds helps you discover both this monument and many other memorials scattered throughout the space.
Did you know?
The monument works as both a tomb and a memorial for around 600 people killed during the uprising and buried together in this one spot. This double purpose makes it a special place where visitors see collective memory and shared loss.
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