Maurice Papon
French civil servant during Vichy government
Born
September 3rd, 1910
114 years ago
Died
2007
18 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as a civil servant in France during the Vichy regime. Held positions including Prefect of Police in Paris, where actions during World War II led to significant deportations of Jews. Later faced trial for complicity in war crimes, resulting in a conviction. His career was marked by political controversies and legal battles regarding his actions during the Holocaust.
Served as Prefect of Police in Paris
Convicted of complicity in war crimes
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