André Lassagne

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Stele of André Lassagne in a park in Caluire-et-Cuire.

André Lassagne (23 April 1911 – 3 April 1953) was a member of the French Resistance during World War II. The secretary general of "L'Armée Secrète" (AS), he was arrested (along with Jean Moulin) on June 21, 1943, in Caluire-et-Cuire (Rhône). After the war he became Senator for Rhone and was awarded the Legion d'Honneur.

Before the war

Childhood

Lassagne was born in Lyon, France.

Teaching and Military Careers

Resistance

Capture

Concentration Camps

After the war

Recognition

  • Légion d'honneur
  • Quai André Lassagne
  • College André Lassagne
  • Rue André Lassagne

Publication

Feuillets Clandestins De Fresnes - (8 Juillet 1943-16 Février 1944)

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