Fère-en-Tardenois in Aisne, Upper France, France — Western Europe
Raymond de la Tramerye
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 7, 2024
1. Raymond de la Tramerye Marker
Raymond de la Tramerye
1901-1988
Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur,
Croix de guerre 1939-1945, Silver Star USA
Médaille de la Résistance,
Croix du combattant volontaire et Médaille d'Or du travail
1925, il crée la société Tubest, très vite devenue un des leaders européens, notamment dans la fabrication de tuyaux et gaines flexibles jusqu'en 1970.
1971, il achète les ruines du château et le sauve d'un délabrement irréversible par une restauration importante.
1984, le Conseil Général de l'Aisne en devient légataire et propriétaire avec comme conditions d'en assurer la sauvegarde.
« Là, au pied de ces ruines, le mécène y veille »
Raymond de la Tramerye
1901-1988
Knight of the Legion of Honour,
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945, Silver Star USA
Medal of the Resistance,
Volunteer Combatant's Cross and Gold Medal for Labour
In 1925, he created the company Tubest, which quickly became one of the European leaders, in particular in the manufacture of flexible pipes and ducts, until 1970.
In 1971, he bought the ruins of the castle and saved it from irreversible dilapidation by a major restoration.
In 1984, the General Council of the Aisne became legatee and owner with the conditions of ensuring their safeguarding.
"There, at the foot of these ruins, the patron sees to it"
Erected 2022.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 49° 13.36′ N, 3° 31.976′ E. Marker is in Fère-en-Tardenois, Hauts-de-France (Upper France), in Aisne. It can be reached from Route D967 near Rue de Château, on the right when traveling north. The marker and gravesite are along the walking path to the publicly accessible ruins. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Le Château, Fère-en-Tardenois, Hauts-de-France 02130, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Château de Fère-en-Tardenois - Les opérations archéologiques (here, next to this marker); Château de Fère-en-Tardenois
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 7, 2024
2. Raymond de la Tramerye Marker and Grave
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 7, 2024
3. Ruins of the Château de Fere en Tardenois
The marker and grave can barely be seen along the wall to the far left in this view of the ruins.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
