Jean Michelet
1835–1904 (age 69)
Biography
Jean Michelet (1835–1904) was a French bricklayer whose skilled labor contributed to the construction and development of France during the 19th century. As a tradesman, he represented the working class whose efforts built the infrastructure and architecture of modern France, from the industrial expansion through the Belle Époque.
Michelet's dedication to his craft and his community was recognized through his burial in Arcachon Cemetery. His life exemplifies the dignity and importance of skilled labor in French society and the contributions of working people to their nation's development.