Charles Vallin (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁl valɛ̃]; 1903–1948) was a French politician.

Charles Vallin
Vallin in 1938
Born
Louis Etienne Marie Charles Vallin

3 July 1903 (1903-07-03)
Died13 April 1948 (1948-04-14) (aged 44)
Algiers, Algeria
NationalityFrench
OccupationPolitician
RelativesPierre Teilhard de Chardin (uncle)

Early life edit

Charles Vallin was born on 3 July 1903 in Saint-Mihiel, Meuse, France.[1][2]

Career edit

He joined the Croix-de-Feu and later, the French Social Party, a conservative political party.[1] He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 6 November 1938 to 31 May 1942.[2]

He later joined the French Resistance and became close to General Charles De Gaulle.[1]

Death edit

He died on 13 April 1948 in Algiers, Algeria.[2]

Legacy edit

The Place Charles Vallin in the 15th arrondissement of Paris is named in his honour.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Charles Vallin (1903-1948)". data.bnf.fr. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  2. ^ a b c "Charles Vallin - Base de données des députés français depuis 1789 - Assemblée nationale". www2.assemblee-nationale.fr. Retrieved 2023-12-31.