Pierre Villon

Pierre Villon (1901–1980) was a French architect, politician and resistance fighter.

Also recorded as Roger Ginsburger.

Pierre Villon in brief

Born
1901
Died
1980
Known for
architect, politician and resistance fighter
Place of birth
Soultz-Haut-Rhin
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Roger Salomon Ginsburger.

Also worked under the name Pierre Villon.

Born at Soultz-Haut-Rhin in 1901, died at Vallauris in 1980.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Positions recorded include member of the French National Assembly. Membership is recorded of Mouvement de la Paix.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Resistance Medal and Escapees' Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Pierre Villon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q461283: Pierre Villon

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Elsewhere in Design

For owners

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