Pierre Villon
Illustration — Pierre Villon in 1946 Pierre Villon (27 August 1901 in Soultz-Haut-Rhin, Alsace-Lorraine – 6 November 1980 in Vallauris, Alpes-Maritimes) was a member of the French Communist Party and of the French Resistance during World War II. With his true name of Roger Salomon Ginsburger, he was an architect. In spring 1944, with Maurice Kriegel-Valrimont and Jean de Voguë, he was one of the three leaders of the Committee of Military action created by the Conseil National de la Résistance (CNR). Delegated to the Provisional Consultative Assembly, he was then appointed to the two national constituent assemblies as a member of the French Communist Party, then to the French National Assembly from 1946.
Also recorded as Roger Ginsburger
Pierre Villon
- Full name
- Roger Salomon Ginsburger.
- Nationality
- France.
- Occupation
- architect, politician and resistance fighter.
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Resistance Medal and Escapees' Medal.
- Languages
- French.
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Illustration — Pierre Villon in 1946 Pierre Villon (27 August 1901 in Soultz-Haut-Rhin, Alsace-Lorraine – 6 November 1980 in Vallauris, Alpes-Maritimes) was a member of the French Communist Party and of the French Resistance during World War II. With his true name of Roger Salomon Ginsburger, he was an architect. In spring 1944, with Maurice Kriegel-Valrimont and Jean de Voguë, he was one of the three leaders of the Committee of Military action created by the Conseil National de la Résistance (CNR). Delegated to the Provisional Consultative Assembly, he was then appointed to the two national constituent assemblies as a member of the French Communist Party, then to the French National Assembly from 1946.
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He was constantly re-elected in Allier until 1978 (except during the 1962 - 1967 term when his seat was occupied by the socialist Charles Magne, mayor of Gannat). He was also an active member of the Peace Movement. He was the husband of Marie-Claude Vaillant-Couturier.
The recorded working language is French. Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Positions recorded include member of the French National Assembly. Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Resistance Medal and Escapees' Medal.
Pierre Villon was recorded at birth as Roger Salomon Ginsburger. He also worked under the name Pierre Villon. The authorities additionally record the heading Roger Ginsburger. His recorded language was French. He was the child of Moïse Ginsburger. He married Marie-Claude Vaillant-Couturier.
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Pierre Villon is recorded as having received Knight of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945 and Resistance Medal.
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1901
Pierre Villon born at Soultz-Haut-Rhin.
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Pierre Villon is recorded as having received Knight of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945 and Resistance Medal.
1980
Pierre Villon died at Vallauris.
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Soultz-Haut-Rhin.
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Pierre Villon received Knight of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Resistance Medal and Escapees' Medal. Connected to 2 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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