The Cimetière des Rois, is a cemetery in Geneva, Switzerland. The cemetery is commonly named after la rue des Rois near which it is situated. The graveyard was established in 1482 for people who died from plague in the Middle Ages, during the second plague pandemic.
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Purpose: Cemetery for illustrious figures of Geneva, including statesmen, scientists, and intellectuals.
A lesser-known fact is that no new graves are being added to the Cemetery of Kings, making it a closed cemetery. Only those pre-approved or reserved, such as significant figures in Geneva’s history, can be buried here. Additionally, the cemetery holds no religious affiliation, which contrasts with most cemeteries of its time.
Despite being a cemetery, locals often treat it as a park, and it is common to see people lying on the grass or having quiet moments...
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Another interesting stop while visiting Geneva. Located about 10 from the reformation wall. Accessible by bus or tram. FREE entrance. Many famous people are burried in this nice little and well maintained cementery. Spend some time looking at the different graves. From presidents to poets, as well as engineers and scientists. Also, here you can find the grave that is traditionally attributed to John...
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Le Cimetière des Rois, ou cimetière de Plainpalais, est un cimetière de la ville de Genève où sont enterrés quelques magistrats genevois et personnalités qui ont contribué à la renommée de la ville.
Le cimetière prend le nom officieux de "Cimetière des Rois" de la rue dans laquelle il se trouve.
Jusqu'en 1876, seuls les protestants y étaient enterrés.
A partir de 1883, le cimetière est fermé aux sépultures ordinaires et réservé aux personnes ayant acquis une concession.
Le prix de la concession y étant plus élevé que dans les autres cimetières, le nombre d'inhumations diminue et l'habitude d'inhumer des conseillers d'État, des conseillers administratifs ou d'autres personnalités en ce lieu s'installe peu à peu.
Ce cimetière mythique est le lieu de repos de nombreuses personnalités genevoises parmi les plus importantes, de Calvin à Jean Piaget, de Jeanne Hersch à Grisélidis Réal.
Vers 1945, des améliorations ont été apportées et l'endroit peut maintenant être...
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