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Henri Rollin

1885 – 1955

French Navy Officer, writer

Officer of the French NavySpy Journalist
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About Henri Rollin

Lived 1885 – 1955 (aged 69). Henri Rollin was a French officer of the French Navy, spy, journalist, non-fiction writer, official and naval officer.

Henri Louis-Victor-Mars Rollin (9 November 1885 – April 1955) was a French naval officer, spy, journalist and essayist.

Life In 1903, he joined the French Navy and served on battleship Diderot in World War I. He subsequently served on Paris II and was taken prisoner by Mustafa Ertuğrul Aker on 13 December 1917, after the sinking of the ship.

In 1939, he published L'Apocalypse de notre temps and explored the world of intrigue that helped fabricate the forgery Protocols of the Elders of Zion, and how it became the source of Hitler's antisemitism. All but one copies of the book were destroyed by the Nazis, it remained unknown until its reedition in 1991.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Officer of the French Navy, spy, journalist, non-fiction writer, official, naval officer
Nationality
Education
École Navale
Positions held
Prefect
Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour; Montyon Prize; Knight of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Henry Rollin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henri Rollin?

French Navy Officer, writer (1885–1955)

When was Henri Rollin born?

Henri Rollin was born on 9 November 1885 in Saint-Malo.

When did Henri Rollin die?

Henri Rollin died on 18 April 1955 in Paris.

What was Henri Rollin's occupation?

Henri Rollin was an officer of the French Navy, spy, journalist, non-fiction writer, official and naval officer.

What nationality was Henri Rollin?

Henri Rollin was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henri Rollin

· Wikidata: Q1606009

· DBpedia: Henri Rollin

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