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France Confirms Panthéonisation Dates for Robert Badinter and Marc Bloch

President Emmanuel Macron announces symbolic ceremonies honoring the abolitionist and historian, set for October 2025 and June 2026.

Robert Badinter entrera au Panthéon le 9 octobre 2025.
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Emmanuel Macron présidant l’entrée au Panthéon de Missak Manouchian, le 21 février 2024.

Overview

  • Robert Badinter, known for his role in abolishing the death penalty in France, will be panthéonised on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition law he authored.
  • Marc Bloch, historian and resistance fighter executed during World War II, will be honored on June 16, 2026, 82 years after his death.
  • These ceremonies represent the fifth and sixth panthéonisations under Emmanuel Macron's presidency, continuing his initiative to celebrate transformative figures in French history.
  • The dates selected for the ceremonies emphasize the symbolic connection between historical milestones and contemporary values.
  • This initiative follows previous honors for figures like Simone Veil and Missak Manouchian, reinforcing a narrative of justice, resistance, and national memory.