Simone Segouin
French Resistance fighter

Born
October 3rd, 1925
99 years ago
Died
2023
2 years ago — 98 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
France
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Participated in the French Resistance during World War II. Engaged in sabotage operations against German forces. Took part in the liberation of Paris in August 1944. Became a symbol of courage and determination among resistance fighters.
Participated in the liberation of Paris
Carried out sabotage operations against German forces
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