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Anne Beaumanoir
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Beaumanoir c. 1940
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| Born | 30 October 1923 Guildo, Dinan, Côtes-du-Nord, France
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| Died | 4 March 2022 (aged 98) |
| Citizenship | France |
| Occupation | Neurophysiologist |
| Political party | French Communist Party |
| Awards | Righteous Among the Nations (1996) |
Anne Beaumanoir (born October 30, 1923 – died March 4, 2022) was a brave French scientist. She studied the brain and nerves, a field called neurophysiology. During World War II, she and her parents helped Jewish people in France. Because of their courage, they were honored as Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem. Anne was also part of the French Resistance, a group that fought against the occupation during the war. Later, she supported the FLN during the Algerian War.
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Anne Beaumanoir's Life
Growing Up in France
Anne Beaumanoir was born on October 30, 1923. Her hometown was Guildo, in the region of Brittany, France. Her parents, Jean and Marthe Beaumanoir, owned a restaurant.
Helping Others During World War II
During World War II, Anne was studying to become a doctor. She was also a secret member of the French Communist Party. This group worked against the German occupation of France.
In June 1944, Anne learned about a planned raid in Paris. She was told that a Jewish family was hiding there. Even though it was dangerous, Anne went to warn them. She met the Lisopravski family. The two youngest children, Daniel (16) and Simone (14), decided to go with her.
Anne took them to a safe house used by the French Resistance. But this place was soon raided by the Gestapo, the German secret police. Daniel and Simone managed to escape over the rooftops.
When Anne returned to Paris, she found the teenagers. She took them to her parents' home in Dinan. Her parents, Jean and Marthe, bravely hid Daniel and Simone for a whole year. After the war, the two teenagers stayed friends with Anne and her family.
Life After the War
After the war, Anne Beaumanoir went back to her medical studies. She became a professor who specialized in neurology, which is the study of the nervous system.
Later, Anne became involved in another important cause. She supported the FLN during the Algerian War. This was a fight for Algeria's independence from France. Because of her support, she faced consequences in November 1959.
While she was held, she helped other people learn to read and write. She also wrote letters for them. Anne was later released because she was expecting a baby. After her son was born, she went to Tunisia. There, she joined the FLN and worked as a doctor.
After the Algerian War ended, Anne worked for the government in Algeria. When the government changed, she moved to Switzerland. She became the director of a special department at the University Hospital of Geneva. This department focused on neurophysiology.
In her later years, Anne lived in both her hometown in Brittany and in another part of France. She also spoke out, asking for help for Syrian refugees. Anne Beaumanoir passed away on March 4, 2022, at the age of 98.
How Anne Was Honored
Anne Beaumanoir and her parents were recognized for their bravery. On August 27, 1996, they were named Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem. This special honor is given to non-Jewish people who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust.
In 2016, a documentary film was made about Anne's life. It was called Une vie d'Annette (Annette's Life).
