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Simone Weil

French philosopher, christian mystic, writer and social activist.

Born February 3rd, 1909 in Paris. [ref]

Died August 24th, 1943 at 34 years old in Ashford (tuberculosis). [ref]

Occupations
French Resistance fighter, autobiographer, diarist, high school teacher, philosopher, poet, trade unionist, translator, writer
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