Ernest Gégout

1854–1936 (age 82)

Biography

Ernest Gégout (1854–1936) served as an editor-in-chief, guiding the tone of public conversation with attentive stewardship of the printed word.

His resting place at Père Lachaise Cemetery stands as a reminder of the thoughtful journalism he championed.

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