Marcel Paul
French Communist politician and survivor
Born
July 12th, 1900
124 years ago
Died
November 11th, 1982
42 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Born in 1900, a significant figure in the French Communist Party, advocated for workers' rights and social justice. As a Holocaust survivor, endured the horrors of concentration camps, which led to lifelong activism against oppression. Held various leadership roles within the party, contributing to post-war reconstruction efforts in France. Instrumental in promoting labor rights and socialist policies throughout the mid-20th century.
Served in the French National Assembly
Advocated for workers' rights and social justice
Survived Nazi concentration camps
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