Henri Mérimée
1878–1926 (age 48)
Biography
Henri Mérimée (1878–1926) devoted his energies to the university classroom, guiding students with a patient intelligence and a passion for scholarship that inspired earnest study in many disciplines. His tenure was noted for encouraging critical thought and for nurturing young minds eager to engage with the wider world of ideas.
He rests at the cemetery of Terre Cabade, a quiet place where his commitment to learning is kept in gentle memory.