Louis Monge

1748–1827 (age 79)

Biography

Louis Monge was a distinguished French mathematician who contributed to the advancement of mathematical science during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His work exemplified the intellectual rigor and innovation that characterized French mathematical scholarship during this period of scientific flourishing.

Monge's career spanned nearly eight decades, allowing him to witness the transformation of mathematics and its applications in French academic and practical life. His legacy was preserved through his burial in Montparnasse Cemetery, a testament to the respect accorded to his scientific contributions and intellectual achievements.

Also buried at Montparnasse Cemetery

Ricardo Porro
1925–2014 (age 89)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Bénédicte Pesle
1927–2018 (age 91)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Bénédicte Pesle (15 May 1927 – 17 January 2018) was a French arts patron.
Jean-Baptiste Bertrand
1823–1887 (age 64)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Jean-Baptiste Bertrand was a Lyon-born French individual who lived during the 19th century.
Léonie Dusseuil
1839–1912 (age 73)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Alain Suied
1951–2008 (age 57)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Alain Suied was a French poet whose literary contributions enriched the landscape of contemporary French poetry.
Marcel Philippot
1953–2018 (age 65)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Marcel Philippot was a respected stage actor whose performances enriched French theatrical tradition.