Robert Burignot de Varenne
1846–1928 (age 82)
Biography
Robert Burignot de Varenne carried the responsibilities of an officer of the French Navy with steady discipline, guiding young seamen and safeguarding the traditions of maritime service.
His quiet courage endures beside the winding paths of Père Lachaise Cemetery, where admirers pause to honor an officer who met challenges with resolute composure.