Pierre Barthélemy Victor Jules Février
1842–1937 (age 95)
Biography
Pierre Barthélemy Victor Jules Février lived through nearly a century of transformation in France, offering a steady and respectful presence in the civic and cultural circles of Paris. He embraced the obligations of citizenship with quiet dedication, supporting the everyday life of his neighborhood and witnessing the evolving pulse of his city.
In later years he drew comfort from the communal memory of his beloved capital, and his resting place at the Père Lachaise Cemetery stands among many who shaped Paris’s story.