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Hubert Beuve-Méry

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French journalist (1902-1989)

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Hubert Beuve-Méry was a French journalist and newspaper editor who was born in Paris and died in Fontainebleau. Before the Second World War, he was associated with the Vichy regime until December 1942, when he joined the Resistance. In 1944, he founded Le Monde at the behest of Charles de Gaulle.

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2000International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes
1972World Association of Newspapers' Golden Pen of Freedom Award

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Hubert Beuve-Méry was a French journalist and newspaper editor who was born in Paris and died in Fontainebleau. Before the Second World War, he was associated with the Vichy regime until December 1942, when he joined the Resistance. In 1944, he founded Le Monde at the behest of Charles de Gaulle. Following the liberation of France, Beuve-Méry built Le Monde from the ruins of Le Temps by using its offices, printing presses, masthead and those staff members who had not collaborated with the Germans.

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France
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Journalists
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Journalist
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deceased
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Lived 1902 to 1989 · aged 87
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