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Renée Lévy

1906-09-25 – 1943-08-31

Life & Legacy

Renée Léa Lévy (26 September 1906 – 31 August 1943) was a French school teacher of Jewish origins. During World War II (1939–45) she became a member of the French Resistance, was arrested and was later executed. She received several posthumous honors.

Occupation & Career

French resistance fighter, teacher

Education

Lycée Victor-Hugo

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Knight of the Legion of Honour; Resistance Medal; mort pour la France

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Honors & Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour · mort pour la France · Resistance Medal

Organizations & Memberships

Free France · Réseau du musée de l'Homme

Education & Institutions

Lycée Victor-Hugo

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1536067 — wikidata View source

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