Maurice Thorez
Former Deputy Prime Minister of France
Maurice Thorez was a French politician and longtime leader of the French Communist Party from 1930 until his death. He also served as Deputy Prime Minister of France from 1946 to 1947. Wikipedia
Born: April 28, 1900, Noyelles-Godault, France
Died: July 11, 1964 (age 64 years), Black Sea
Party: French Communist Party
Previous office: Deputy Prime Minister of France (1946–1947)
Books: Journal 1952-1964 and The Unity of the French Nation
Spouse: Jeannette Vermeersch (m. 1947–1964)
Children: Pierre Thorez, Maurice Thorez, and Jean Thorez