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Grave of Père Receveur

Grave of the French priest who accompanied La Perouse on his exploration of the Pacific but died in La Perouse in 1788. The monument was erected in 1825 at the request of Hyacinthe de Bougainville.

-33.989033949174, 151.23185724707

Milestone
Buried
17 Feb 1788
Constructed
1825
Name
Commemorates
Position
1825
Type