What is guy moquet?

Guy Môquet (1924-1941) was a French Resistance fighter during World War II. He is well-known for the letter he wrote to his family just before he was executed by the Nazis at the age of 17. The letter, in which he expresses his love for his family and his unwavering commitment to the struggle against fascism, has become a symbol of French resistance and patriotism.

Guy Môquet was born in Paris on April 26, 1924. His father, Prosper Môquet, was a member of the French Communist Party and a prominent trade unionist. Guy was raised in a politically active family and was an enthusiastic member of the Communist Youth movement.

During the German occupation of France, Guy became involved in the resistance movement. He and his comrades distributed anti-fascist leaflets and sabotaged German equipment. On October 13, 1941, he was arrested by the Gestapo along with several other members of his group.

Guy Môquet was one of 27 resistance fighters who were executed by the Nazis on October 22, 1941, in retaliation for an attack on a German officer. Just before his execution, he wrote a letter to his family in which he expressed his love for them and his unwavering commitment to the struggle against fascism.

The letter was later published and became widely known in France. It has since been included in many school curricula as an example of the bravery and sacrifice of the French Resistance fighters during World War II. In 2007, French President Nicolas Sarkozy also used the letter in a speech to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the liberation of Paris.