Louise Magadur
French resistance fighter, Communist and Holocaust survivor
About Louise Magadur
Lived 1899 – 1992 (aged 93). Louise Magadur was a French french resistance fighter.
Louise Magadur (21 April 1899 - 12 May 1992) was a French resistance fighter, Communist and Holocaust survivor.
Biography Magadur was born on 21 April 1899 in Pont-Croix in Finistère, France. Her father was a miller and she was the fourth child of a family of six. Her salon became the respectable cover for activities including leaflet distribution, letter exchange and the creation of disguises for members.
On 9 March 1942, she was arrested by the French police and was held in solitary confinement until 24 August 1942.
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Who was Louise Magadur?
French resistance fighter, Communist and Holocaust survivor
When was Louise Magadur born?
Louise Magadur was born on 21 April 1899 in Pont-Croix.
When did Louise Magadur die?
Louise Magadur died on 12 May 1992 in Douarnenez.
What was Louise Magadur's occupation?
Louise Magadur was a french resistance fighter.
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Louise Magadur was French.
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