Philomele Jonetre

In 1867, a 24 year old French woman named Philomele Jonetre caught up with cholera. Very soon, she was pronounced dead. Back in those days, there wasn't a wider access of advanced medical technology that helps people conclude whether or not someone is dead. People used to put a candle near the nose of the sick person to check if the person is breathing. She was buried in a coffin, which was re-opened sixteen hours after. Though there were signs of life, they didn't last longer. She was formally announced dead the next day, and was buried again.

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