Picpus Cemetery (Paris)

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The Picpus Cemetery (Fr: Cimetière de Picpus) is the largest private cemetery in the city of Paris, France. It was created from land seized from the convent of the Chanoinesses de St-Augustin, during the Revolution.
The General Lafayette, who died a natural death, is buried here, and an American Flag flies over his grave. He is buried next to his wife, whose sister and mother were among those beheaded and thrown into the common pit.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picpus_Cemetery
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Coordinates:   48°50'38"N   2°24'0"E
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