Jacques Derogy Explained

Jacques Derogy
Birth Name:Jacques Weitzmann
Birth Date:July 24, 1925
Birth Place:Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Death Place:Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Occupation:Journalist
Children:1 son, 2 daughters

Jacques Derogy (1925–1997) was a French investigative journalist.

Early life

Jacques Derogy was born on July 24, 1925, in Neuilly-sur-Seine near Paris in France.[1] [2] His father, Henri Weitzmann, was a journalist.[2] During World War II, they hid in the Ardèche with members of the French resistance.[2] [3]

Career

Derogy started his career as a journalist by writing for Franc-Tireur and L'Intransigeant.[2] He wrote for L'Express from 1959 to 1987, and subsequently for L'Evenement du Jeudi.[2] During one of his investigations, he uncovered the criminal past of Paul Touvier during World War II.[2] He also wrote about Israel.[2]

Derogy was the author of many books.[3]

Death

Derogy died of cancer on October 30, 1997, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.[1] [3]

Works

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jacques Derogy (1925-1997): pseudonyme individuel. Bibliothèque nationale de France. July 11, 2016.
  2. News: Johnson. Douglas. Obituary: Jacques Derogy. July 10, 2016. The Independent. November 10, 1997.
  3. News: Villeneuve. Jeanne. Jacques Derogy, enquêtes closes. Le journaliste d'investigation meurt à 72 ans. July 11, 2016. Libération. November 1, 1997.

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