Grave of Mickiewicz
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Grave of Mickiewicz
The grave of Polish writer ADAM MICKIEWICZ in the cemetery of Montmorency : his body was exhumed in this year, 1890. Date: 1855
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1855 Adam Body Cemetery Exhumed Grave Montmorency Places Polish Mickiewicz Year
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This evocative image captures the grave of the renowned Polish poet, Adam Mickiewicz, located in the Montmorency Cemetery in France. Mickiewicz, a leading figure in Polish literature, spent the latter part of his life in exile due to political persecution in his native Poland. He passed away in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1855, and his body was eventually brought to Montmorency for burial. The grave, adorned with a cross and surrounded by lush greenery, bears the inscription "Here lies Adam Mickiewicz, the poet." The historical significance of this site is underscored by the date 1855 inscribed on the image, marking the year of Mickiewicz's death. However, this image holds an additional historical note. In 1890, Mickiewicz's body was exhumed and reinterred in a new tomb in the same cemetery. The reason for this disturbance remains a subject of debate among scholars. Some believe it was due to the deteriorating condition of the original grave, while others suggest it may have been a political maneuver. Regardless, the image captures the grave as it appeared prior to the exhumation, offering a glimpse into the past and the reverence held for this important figure in Polish literary history.
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