Moulin was born on 20 June 1899 in Béziers, France, a town where his father was a professor in geography. He had a peaceful childhood with his brother and sister. Later, following his father's example, Moulin entertained strong Republican convictions. In 1917 he signed up for the Law Institute of Montpellier, and was appointed at the cabinet of the prefect of Hérault. He enlisted in the French Army on 17 April 1918, and was posted in the 2nd...
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Moulin was born on 20 June 1899 in Béziers, France, a town where his father was a professor in geography. He had a peaceful childhood with his brother and sister. Later, following his father's example, Moulin entertained strong Republican convictions. In 1917 he signed up for the Law Institute of Montpellier, and was appointed at the cabinet of the prefect of Hérault. He enlisted in the French Army on 17 April 1918, and was posted in the 2nd...