Dreyfus
Dreyfus
Dreyfus is a surname of French origin. It is most famously associated with the Dreyfus affair, a political scandal that divided France in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name is also linked to various notable individuals and institutions.
Dreyfus Affair[edit | edit source]
The Dreyfus affair was a political scandal that began in 1894, involving the wrongful conviction of Alfred Dreyfus, a French Army officer of Jewish descent, for treason. The affair is often seen as a symbol of injustice and anti-Semitism in France. It led to widespread public debate and had a lasting impact on French society and politics.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Alfred Dreyfus (1859–1935) - A French Army officer who was wrongfully convicted of treason in the Dreyfus affair.
- Richard Dreyfuss (born 1947) - An American actor known for his roles in films such as Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus (born 1961) - An American actress and comedian, best known for her work on the television series Seinfeld and Veep.
Institutions[edit | edit source]
- Dreyfus Corporation - An investment management company based in the United States, known for its mutual funds.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Anti-Semitism
- French Third Republic
- Military history of France
- Political scandals in France
- Jewish history
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