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René Sahors

 
 
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022
1. René Sahors Marker
Inscription.  
«ici 47, rue Jacob
est né, le 9 décembre 1889
René Sahors
Ancien Combattant de la guerre 1914-1918
Secrétaire Général de l’ARAC clandestine
engagée dans la lutte contre l’occupant
Fusillé par les nazis
le 31 mars 1942 au Mont Valérien »

(English translation:)

Here at 47 Rue Jacob on the 9th of September 1889 was born René Sahors, a WW I combat veteran and the Secretary of the ARAC underground who fought against the German occupiers in WW II. He was shot by the Nazis on March 31, 1942 at Mont Valérien.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
 
Location. 48° 51.358′ N, 2° 19.943′ E. Memorial is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. It is on Rue Jacob, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 47 Rue Jacob, Paris, Île-de-France 75006, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the
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Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Treaty of Paris (within shouting distance of this marker); Hôtel Royal de Denmark (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Le Conseil National de Pays Tchéques / The National Council of Czech Lands (about 150 meters away); Racine (about 180 meters away); Constant Le Breton (about 180 meters away); Musée des Monuments français / Museum of French Monuments (about 180 meters away); Jorge Luis Borges (about 210 meters away); Oscar Wilde (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
 
Also see . . .  René Sahors (Museé de la Résistance). A brief biography of René Sahors. (In French only.) (Submitted on April 17, 2022.) 
 
René Sahors Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022
2. René Sahors Marker - wide view
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 415 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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Jul. 17, 2026