René Boulanger

1901–1944 (age 43)

Biography

René Boulanger (1901–1944) championed the rights of workers with conviction, lending his voice to those seeking fairness and dignified labor conditions.

His presence at Père Lachaise Cemetery serves as a reminder of the steady courage required to stand for others, and the lives uplifted by his union advocacy endure as part of his legacy.

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