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An unknown, anonymous soldier of WWI is buried under the Arc. His corpse has been selected at random among eight unidentified French soldiers killed on the major battlefields of WWI. The Tomb is marked by an Eternal Flame as a tribute to all soldiers who lost their lives.
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Which famous artist body is under the arc of triomphe?
No famous artist is buried under the Arc de Triomphe. The tomb at the bottom is the place where the Unknown Soldier was buried after WWI.
What is the name of the arch in Paris where the unknown soldier is buried?
The Arc De Triomphe
Under which monument is the French tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
It is located beneath the Arc de Triomphe at Charles de Gaulle/Etoile.
Is Napoleon buried under the Arc de Triomphe?
No, Napoleon gave orders to build the Arc, his coffin was carried back through the Arc with an attendance of 400,000 people in 1840, but his coffin is at the Invalids. Under the Arc is the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
How do you spell The Arch of Triumph in French?
The correct spelling in both English and French is Arc de Triomphe.
Is the Arc De Triomphe a Roman Arch?
The Arc de Triomphe is in Roman style, but was not built by the Romans.
Why do people visit the arc de triomphe?
They visit the Arc de Triomphe because it is in the heart of Paris.
What colour is the arc de triomphe?
The Arc de Triomphe is kind of white with a very light golden hue.
What would you find under the Arc de Triomphe?
The 'Tombeau du Soldat Inconnu' (or the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier), with its Eternal Flame, is underneath the Arc de Triomphe.
In which year was the Unknown Soldier buried under the Arc de Triomphe?
The coffin of the Unknown soldier was brought to the Arc on Nov. 11, 1920.It was displayed in the hall inside the Arc while the tomb was being prepared, and buried in early 1921.The Eternal Flame was first lit up on Nov. 11, 1923.
What country is the Arc De Triumph at?
The Arc de Triomphe is located in Paris France.
What is the texture of the arc de triomphe?
rough
