Jim Morrison

AKA:

The Lizard King

Birth Name:

James Douglas Morrison

Birth Date:

December 8, 1943

Birth Place:

Melbourne, Florida

Death Date:

July 3, 1971

Place of Death:

17 Rue Beautreillis, Paris, France

Age:

Cause of Death:

Heart failure due to chronic alcohol abuse (disputed)

Cemetery Name:

Cimetière du Père Lachaise

Claim to Fame:

Music

Jim Morrison was a legendary American singer, songwriter and poet, and best known for being the lead singer for the popular rock band The Doors. Morrison is regarded by music critics and fans as one of the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock history. He was known for his wild personality, distinctive voice, and erratic performances. At age 27, he was found dead in his bathtub by his girlfriend Pamela Courson. It was official listed as heart failure, but no autopsy was performed. It is suspected that his death might have been the result of an accidental heroin overdose.

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

Cimetière du Père Lachaise

16 rue du Repos, 6ème division, Chemin Lesseps

Paris, , 75020

France

Europe

Map:

Grave Location:

Division 6, Plot 30

Grave Location Description

This is the shortest and most simple route to locate the grave of Jim Morrison. If arriving via the PERE LACHAISE METRO STATION, take the exit on to BOULEVARD DE MENILMONTANT and proceed straight ahead. You will already see the outer wall of Père Lachaise Cemetery bordering your path.

After a short walk you will reach the PORT PRINCIPALE, the main entrance to Père Lachaise Cemetery.

On entering, proceed up AVENUE PRINCIPALE until you reach AVENUE DU PUITS, then turn right.

Keep going straight along AVENUE DU PUITS, which soon changes its name to AVENUE CASIMIR PERIER.

After following AVENUE CASIMIR PERIER some distance, you will come to a junction where a number of routes converge. Take CHEMIN MAISON, which is almost directly opposite.

Continue along CHEMIN MAISON until it ends at a junction with CHEMIN LAURISTAN, then turn left.

A few short steps, and to your right you will find the tomb of Jim Morrison.

Or just follow the horde of white, fanny-pack wearing Americans.

Grave Location GPS

48.859266, 2.393784

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FAQ's

Jim Morrison was born on December 8, 1943.

Jim Morrison was born in Melbourne, Florida.

Jim Morrison died on July 3, 1971.

Jim Morrison died in 17 Rue Beautreillis, Paris, France.

Jim Morrison was 27.

The cause of death was Heart failure due to chronic alcohol abuse (disputed).

Jim Morrison's grave is in Cimetière du Père Lachaise

Videos Featuring Jim Morrison:

Jim Morrison: The Final 24

How Jim Morrison (The Doors) Actually Died - Conspiracy

Jim Morrison - Before They Were Gone - Biography of The Doors

The Doors - The Crystal Ship / Dick Clark Interview / Light My Fire

The Doors - People Are Strange

The Doors - Riders on the Storm

The Story of the Doors

Jim Morrison & Tony Thomas Interview (1970)

The Doors Interview (1968)

Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger at Jim Morrison's Grave on 3rd July 2011 - Père Lachaise

Jim Morrison