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visited it. It comprises tombs of numerous Algerian notables and it is one of the most preferred place for actors and actresses and other artists (opera singers, musicians, painters, sculptors, architects, writers, poets). It also includes the tombs of several scientists, academicians and sportspeople.

Notable interments

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*Saül Durand a.k.a. Maalem Mouzino :''Note:'' This list is very far from complete: the number of notables buried here exceeds 10,000.

References

External links

Tombs' index of St. Eugene Cemeteryt. Eugene Cemetery at billiongraves.com
{{Cemeteries of Algiers Cemeteries in Algeria Religion in Algeria

Notable interments

See also

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