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Person
Authorized form of name
Berges, Jean Leon, fl 1925-1996, jewellery designer
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Dates of existence
1925-1996
History
Born in Paris, France, 1925; educated at Lycée Henry IV and L'École Boulle, Paris; worked as a jewellery designer, Paris [1943]; called up for compulsory labour, Bergès sought to escape to Spain with the help of the Maquis, Jun 1944; severely wounded in the attempt by the Gestapo, near St Girons, France, 17 Jun 1944; treated for his wounds in local hospice, Jun-Jul 1944; left St Girons with Maquis from Toullouse, 13 Jul 1944; retired to Itxassou, near Biarritz, France [1996].
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Authority record identifier
KCL-AF0052
Institution identifier
0099 KCLMA
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Final
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Partial