Gaston Mayer

1849–1920 (age 71)

Biography

Gaston Mayer brought a steady legal mind to bear on the issues of his day, defending the principles of justice and helping to guide his community through uncertain times.

The legacy of his careful judgement endures at Père Lachaise, where his resting place offers a place of quiet reflection on the rule of law.

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