This quiet little square in Paris, Place Henri Malberg, was once known as Place des Grandes-Rigoles. It’s a small square. Not much more than a street widening, really. You wouldn’t know it today, but it got its old name because of a medieval water reservoir right below, part of a system that supplied water to the city from the north. This square sits in the 20th arrondissement, and the name Place Henri Malberg honors a man who served the area for years: Henri Malberg. He was a politician who dedicated his life to fighting for the working class. He was a local hero who served as a city council member and a leader of the communist party in Paris. People in the area felt it was important to remember him, so they renamed the square after him. Did you know that the beautiful Place Henri Malberg was officially inaugurated in 2018? You might find this interesting: Malberg was born in Paris to Polish Jewish parents. During the Second World War, he was imprisoned along with his family. Imagine what he must have been thinking! In 1944, he was released. He joined the communist movement soon after. This square serves as a reminder of his legacy. He may not have been a famous politician, but he was a true leader who worked to make the lives of ordinary people better.
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