About Denis Claire Baudouin Mesritz
Lived 1919 – 1945 (aged 25). Denis Claire Baudouin Mesritz was a Dutch lawyer and resistance fighter.
Denis Claire Baudouin Mesritz (November 16, 1919 – March 16, 1945) was a Dutch lawyer. He studied law at the University of Groningen until 1942. Jean Mesritz was his brother.
Mesritz was born in The Hague. During the Second World War, Mesritz was active in the resistance. He was the founder of the underground newspaper De Toekomst “The Future” as well as being involved in “De Geus”, “Het Parool” and “Ons Volk”. In addition, he was an initiator of what would become the National Resistance Committee. On May 16, 1944, he was arrested by the Germans on the Amsterdam-Hague train. He died at the age of 25 in the concentration camp in Rathenow and is buried at Ereveld Loenen.
Honours
He was posthumously awarded the Dutch Cross of Resistance.
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Who was Denis Claire Baudouin Mesritz?
Dutch Member of the Resistance
When was Denis Claire Baudouin Mesritz born?
Denis Claire Baudouin Mesritz was born on 16 October 1919 in The Hague.
When did Denis Claire Baudouin Mesritz die?
Denis Claire Baudouin Mesritz died on 16 March 1945 in Rathenow.
What was Denis Claire Baudouin Mesritz's occupation?
Denis Claire Baudouin Mesritz was a lawyer and resistance fighter.
What nationality was Denis Claire Baudouin Mesritz?
Denis Claire Baudouin Mesritz was Dutch.
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