Charles Jacob (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.

Charles Jacob
Born1878
Died1962
OccupationGeologist

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 ease the impact on daily life by the German occupation.[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]

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References
  1. 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.


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