# Paul Teitgen

> Paul Teitgen was a résistant and political prisoner during the Second World War. Later, he was the Police Prefect of Algiers during the Algerian War, where he was notable for his opposition to the French military's use of torture.

*Résistant and political prisoner during the Second World War (1919-1991)*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/paul-teitgen

## Identity
- **Country:** France
- **Born:** 1919-02-06
- **Died:** 1991-10-13
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Paul Teitgen was a résistant and political prisoner during the Second World War. Later, he was the Police Prefect of Algiers during the Algerian War, where he was notable for his opposition to the French military's use of torture.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 42.7
- **Momentum:** 8.0

## Sources
- [Paul Teitgen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Teitgen)
- [Paul Teitgen](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Teitgen)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3372256)

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