Pierre Chaillet
French theologian and resistant
About Pierre Chaillet
Lived 1900 – 1972 (aged 71). Pierre Chaillet was a French catholic priest, french resistance fighter and catholic theologian.
Pierre Chaillet (1900–1972) was a French Catholic priest of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), who was recognised as Righteous among the Nations by Yad Vashem for his work to protect Jews from the Nazi Holocaust.
The Amitiés Chrétiennes organisation operated out of Lyon to secure hiding places for Jewish children. Among its members was the Jesuit Pierre Chaillet.
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Who was Pierre Chaillet?
French theologian and resistant (1900-1972)
When was Pierre Chaillet born?
Pierre Chaillet was born on 13 May 1900 in Scey-Maisières.
When did Pierre Chaillet die?
Pierre Chaillet died on 27 April 1972 in Bron.
What was Pierre Chaillet's occupation?
Pierre Chaillet was a catholic priest, french resistance fighter and catholic theologian.
What nationality was Pierre Chaillet?
Pierre Chaillet was French.
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