Renowned French historian and Resistance figure Marc Bloch was enshrined in the Panthéon on Tuesday. Born in Lyon in 1886 to an Alsatian Jewish family, Bloch became a leading intellectual of the 20th century. He is best known for his seminal work, “The Strange Defeat,” a critical analysis of France’s military failings at the start of World War II. The ceremony, attended by President Emmanuel Macron and numerous political figures, recognizes Bloch’s contributions to historical scholarship and his bravery during the Nazi occupation. His inclusion in the Panthéon signifies national recognition of his enduring legacy. Bloch was arrested by the Gestapo in 1944 and executed shortly before the liberation of France.