Historian Marc Bloch to Enter Panthéon Under Family's Watchful Eye
French President Emmanuel Macron will preside over the sixth—and possibly final—panthéonization ceremony of his presidency on Tuesday, honoring historian Marc Bloch, author of "L'Étrange Défaite." The Bloch family has set conditions, notably demanding that "the uniqueness of the man" be respected.
Key facts
- Emmanuel Macron will preside over the ceremony on Tuesday.
- This is the sixth panthéonization ceremony under Macron.
- It may be the last such ceremony of his presidency.
- Marc Bloch is the author of 'L'Étrange Défaite'.
- The Bloch family has imposed conditions for the ceremony.
- The family demands respect for 'the uniqueness of the man'.
Entities
Institutions
- Élysée Palace
- Le Monde
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Panthéon