Blum Leon
- Blum, Léon, 1872-1950
- Blum, Leʾon, 1872-1950
- בלום, ליאון, 1872־1950
- בלום, ליאון
- בלום, לאיון
- ...
Dates of Existence
09/04/1872
30/03/1950
History
French statesman. First Jew and first Socialist to be premier of France (05.06.1936-19.06.1937 and 13.03.-10.04.1938), opposed granting absolute powers to Petain. Arrested on Petain's orders. Riom Trials (1942). Turned over to the Germans in March 1943. Liberated with the Niederdorf group.
Places
Paris, France
Jouy-en-Josas, France
Sources
Biographical dictionary of World War II / Boatner III, Mark M. - Novato, CA : Presidio Press, 1996. - p. 47-48