Solange Alexandre, Resistance Leader and Maquis Chief, Passes Away

Solange Alexandre, Resistance Leader and Maquis Chief, Passes Away2 publishers · first seen Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:20 UTC · updated Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:23 UTCSolange Alexandre, a prominent figure in the French Resistance who led a group of maquisards in Touraine, has passed away at the age of 104. Born in 1922, she joined the Resistance at just 18 years old and commanded a group of thirty men. She organized sabotages, sheltered Allied airmen, and participated in the liberation of Tours. After the war, she worked as a teacher and twice refused the Legion of Honor, stating she only did her duty. She finally accepted the honor in 2024, shortly before her death.Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.

Solange Alexandre, figure de la Résistance et cheffe de maquis, s'est éteinte à 104 ans (France 3 Centre-Val de Loire, Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:23 UTC)

Mort de la résistante Solange Alexandre, ancienne cheffe de maquis et lieutenant FFI (Libération – Société, Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:57 UTC)