Marc Bloch
Marc Bloch was a prominent French historian and resistance fighter during World War II, known for his critical analysis of France's defeat in 1940 in his seminal work, 'La Extraña Derrota' ('The Strange Defeat'). He was executed by the Gestapo in 1944 for his role in the resistance against Nazi occupation. Bloch's insights into the intellectual and administrative failures of France during the war continue to resonate in discussions about national identity and resilience.
Born on Jul 06, 1886 (139 years old)
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Spain:
Marc Bloch is referenced as a great researcher and hero of the French resistance.
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France:
Marc Bloch is referenced as a hero of the Resistance and an influential historian whose words are misappropriated by Jordan Bardella.
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France:
Marc Bloch was a renowned historian and martyr of the resistance, assassinated by the Nazis in 1944.
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Italy:
Marc Bloch's words are quoted to explain the significance of personal memories in history.
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Dominican Republic:
Historian Marc Bloch will be inducted into the Pantheon in June, 82 years after his execution by the Gestapo.
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France:
Marc Bloch is referenced as a significant historian whose concerns would resonate in today's political climate.
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Liechtenstein:
Marc Bloch is a historian referenced for his thoughts on memory and forgetting.
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Switzerland:
Marc Bloch is quoted regarding the historical contributions of Greeks and Romans.
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Spain:
Marc Bloch was a historian who wrote about the collapse of France during the war.
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Spain:
Marc Bloch was a French historian and founder of the Annales School, known for his insights into history.
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