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Abel Guidet
Born6 November 1890
Bapaume, Pas-de-Calais, France
Died27 November 1944
Gross Rosen, Germany
OccupationPolitician

Abel Guidet (6 November 1890 – 27 November 1944) was a French politician. A decorated veteran of World War I, he served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1936 to 1942, representing Pas-de-Calais. He was arrested by the Nazis during World War II, and he died in the Gross-Rosen concentration camp.

Early life

Abel Guidet was born on 6 November 1980 in Bapaume, Pas-de-Calais, France.[1] He served in the French Army during World War II.[1] He was awarded the Croix de Guerre, the Médaille militaire, Military Medal and the knighthood of the Legion of Honour for his service.[1]

Career

Guidet became the mayor of his hometown of Bapaume in 1929.[2] He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1936 to 1942, representing Pas-de-Calais.[1]

Arrest, death and legacy

Guidet was arrested by the Nazis on 27 November 1943, and he died in the Gross-Rosen concentration camp.[2] He is the namesake of the square Abel-Guidet in Bapaume.[2] On 27 November 2014, the city of Bapaume organized a commemorative event in his honour.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Abel Guidet". National Assembly. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d "Bapaume: hommage à Abel Guidet, ce jeudi". La Voix du Nord. 24 November 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2017.


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