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Jean Quarré

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A concrete cross headstone that reads, translated from French, Quarre, Jean. Born 22.09.1919, lieutenant FFI. Died for France on 17.04.1942
The grave of Jean Quarré, in the Parisian Cemetery of Ivry

Jean Quarré (1919–1942) was a French printer and communist activist.[1] He was born in Paris, France, on September 22, 1919, and was executed on April 17, 1942. He was a member of Les Bataillons de la Jeunesse.

He was arrested February 27, 1942. He was killed by firing squad in 1942 in Paris.

A street is named after him in Paris. A refugee centre was also opened up in his name in Paris.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "QUARRÉ Jean". October 17, 2021.
  2. ^ David, Romain (August 12, 2015). "Paris transforme le lycée de la rue Jean-Quarré en centre d'hébergement" – via Le Figaro.