Jean Moulin | |
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 Moulin in 1937 | |
| Born | Jean Pierre Moulin 20 June 1899 |
| Died | 8 July 1943 (aged 44) Near Metz, occupied France |
| Resting place | Panthéon, Paris |
| Occupation | Prefect |
| Known for | First President of the National Council of the Resistance |
| Parent(s) | Antoine-Émile Moulin Blanche Élisabeth Pègue |
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Jean Pierre Moulin (French: [ʒɑ̃ mu.lɛ̃]; 20 June 1899 – 8 July 1943) was a French civil servant and resistant who succeeded in unifying the main networks of the French Resistance in World War II, a unique act in Europe. He served as the first President of the National Council of the Resistance from 27 May 1943 until his death less than two months later.[1][2]
A prefect in the Aveyron (1937–1939) and Eure-et-Loir (1939–1940) departments, he is remembered today as one of the main heroes of the French Resistance and for his efforts to unify it under Charles de Gaulle. He was tortured by German officer Klaus Barbie while in Gestapo custody. His death was registered at Metz railway station.[2][3]
- ^ "Jean Moulin (1899–1943)". BBC history. 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ a b "Jean Moulin | Chemins de mémoire".
- ^ O'Reilly, Bill; Dugard, Martin (9 October 2018). Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History. Henry Holt and Company. p. 222. ISBN 978-1-250-16555-8. OCLC 1056625645.