Joseph Joanovici

Joseph Joanovici, also spelled Joinovici (1905 –1965) was a French Jewish iron supplier, who supplied both Nazi Germany and the French Resistance.

Early life

Joseph Joanovici was born on February 20, 1905 in Chișinău.

Career

During World War II, Joanovici was a war profiteer who collaborated with Nazi Germany.[1] His activities made him a millionaire.

In 1949, he was found guilty of collaboration and sentenced to a prison term. In January 1958, he escaped from France to Israel.[1] However, his permit of residence was not renewed, and he was forced to return to France.[1] There he was acquitted from most of the charges against him and was finally sentenced to one year in prison. He was released in 1962 due to health problems.

Death

He died on February 7, 1965 in Clichy.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Poliakov, Léon (1960). "FRANCE". American Jewish Year Book. 61: 204. JSTOR 23605151. (registration required (help)).

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