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Jacques Solomon

1908-02-04 – 1942-05-23

Life & Legacy

Jacques Solomon (4 February 1908 – 23 May 1942) was a French physicist and Marxist who played a central role in the debate over quantum mechanics in France in the 1930s and early '40s. During the German occupation of France in World War II, he was arrested and killed by firing squad at Fort Mont-Valérien in 1942.

Occupation & Career

physicist, teacher, writer, French resistance fighter, communist

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Knight of the Legion of Honour; Cours Peccot; mort pour la France

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Cours Peccot · Knight of the Legion of Honour · mort pour la France

Employer

L'Humanité

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3160017 — wikidata View source

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