France inducts Resistance fighter, soldier, historian Marc Bloch into its Panthéon of greats
Summary
Marc Bloch, a French historian, soldier, and Resistance fighter, will be honored by being inducted into France’s Panthéon on June 23, 2026. Bloch fought in both World Wars and was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for his role in the Resistance.Key Facts
- Marc Bloch was a professor of medieval history.
- He fought for France in World War I and served as a sergeant and intelligence officer.
- Bloch joined the French Resistance during World War II after France’s 1940 armistice with Nazi Germany.
- He was executed by German forces in 1944 alongside other Resistance members.
- Bloch came from a Jewish family in Alsace that remained loyal to France after the region was annexed by Germany in 1870.
- He wrote about his willingness to sacrifice his life for France in letters during the war.
- France is recognizing Bloch’s contributions by placing him in the Panthéon, a national monument that honors notable French figures.
- His induction follows other prominent figures who have been honored at the Panthéon, such as Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
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