Where is Jean de La Fontaine buried?

Jean de La Fontaine (1621–1695), librettist, children's writer, fabulist, is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery in 20th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Lived	1621 to 1695
Known for	librettist, children's writer, fabulist
Burial place	Père Lachaise Cemetery, 20th arrondissement of Paris, France
Location	48.8611, 2.3942

Source: Wikidata Q49496 (CC0), place of burial property. Biography: Wikipedia.

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