Colette-Désirée-Thérèse Godefroy

1782–1850 (age 68)

Biography

Colette-Désirée-Thérèse Godefroy (1782–1850) lived through the revolutionary and Napoleonic periods, experiencing the profound upheaval that reshaped France and Europe. Her life of nearly sixty-eight years spanned from the ancien régime through the restoration and early development of modern France.

Godefroy's long life allowed her to witness the transformation of French society across multiple generations. Her final resting place at Père Lachaise Cemetery reflects her position as a respected member of Parisian society during this extraordinary historical period.

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