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What did Bentham leave instructions for after his death?

  • To be preserved as an auto-icon

  • To be buried at sea

  • To be cremated

  • To be buried in an unmarked grave

Answer

Upon his death, Bentham left instructions for his body to be dissected and then preserved as an "auto-icon," which now serves as his memorial. The auto-icon is on public display at the entrance of the Student Centre at University College London (UCL).
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