Charles Jacob (geologist)

Charles Jacob
Born 1878
Died 1962
Occupation 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.

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 aid the war efforts against the German invaders.[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

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Guthleben, Denis (April 9, 2010). "Charles Jacob". CNRS. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ 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. (Registration required (help)).


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