Acting
Simone de Bollardière
- Born
- Feb 10, 1922 · Aged 98
- Died
- Dec 6, 2020
- Place of birth
- Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France
- Gender
- Female
- Movie credits
- 2
- TV credits
- 2
Also known as (1)
- Simone Ertaud
Biography
Simone de Bollardière, born Simone Ertaud on February 10, 1922 in Nantes, is an emblematic figure of pacifism and non-violence in France. She is best known for her commitment alongside her husband, General Jacques Pâris de Bollardière, famous for his opposition to torture during the Algerian War. Simone grew up in a family where humanist values were very present. She met Jacques Pâris de Bollardière during the Second World War, and they married in 1946. Together, they shared a life of activism and defense of human rights. Simone has always been an unwavering support for her husband,…
