Jacques Riche
1903–1975 (age 72)
Biography
Jacques Riche devoted his life to the careful study of history, drawing on archives and local testimony to build narratives that honored the lives and choices of ordinary people. His work offered clarity and perspective during a century of profound upheaval.
His thoughtful scholarship continued to inspire students and readers beyond his passing, and his memory is preserved near the cimetière de Nicey, where he rests among the places he cherished.