Charles Jacob (geologist)
Charles Jacob (1878-1962) was a French geologist. He served as the president of the French National Centre for Scientific Research from 1940 to 1944 under Vichy France.
Charles Jacob | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1878 |
| Died | 1962 |
| Occupation | Geologist |
Early life
Charles Jacob was born in 1878.[1]
Career
Jacob was a geologist.[1] He became a member of the French Academy of Sciences in 1931.[2]
Jacob served as the president of the French National Centre for Scientific Research from 1940 to 1944.[3] He encouraged research in nutrition, energy and medicine to ease the impact on daily life by the German occupation.[1]
Jacob was dismissive of democracy and the left-wing Popular Front.[1] He was also critical of judaism and freemasons.[1] He once described Adolf Hitler as "a staunch socialist who went through hard times".[1]
Death
Jacob died in 1962.[1]
References
- Guthleben, Denis (April 9, 2010). "Charles Jacob". CNRS. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- Guthleben, Denis (2005). "La nomination de Charles Jacob à la tête du CNRS de Vichy". La Revue Pour l'Histoire du CNRS. 12. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- Blay, Michel (2012). Les ordres du Chef: Culte de l'autorité et ambitions technocratiques : le CNRS sous Vichy. Paris: Armand Colin. pp. 1–26. ISBN 9782200277284 – via Cairn.info.
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