Henri Rol-Tanguy
Henri Rol-Tanguy | |
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Colonel Rol-Tanguy (left) and General Leclerc at the surrender of the German garrison in Paris (a contemporary postcard) | |
| Birth name | Georges René Henri Tanguy |
| Born | 12 June 1908 Morlaix, France |
| Died | 8 September 2002 (aged 94) Ivry-sur-Seine, France |
| Allegiance | Spanish Republic Free France France |
| Branch | International Brigades French Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | French Resistance |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour |
| Spouse | Cécile Le Bihan |
Henri Rol-Tanguy (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁi ʁɔl tɑ̃ɡi]; 12 June 1908 – 8 September 2002) was a French communist and leader in the Resistance against Nazi Germany in World War II. At his death The New York Times called him "one of France's most decorated Resistance heroes".