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The Paycheck That Built a Fascist Empire and Led to a Firing Squad

The Paycheck That Built a Fascist Empire and Led to a Firing Squad

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On November 10, 1947, two men were carried to their execution. One, a former soap salesman, became a fascist éminence grise.

The Paycheck That Built a Fascist Empire and Led to a Firing Squad

This episode delves into the life of Louis Collard, a man educated by Catholic priests who rose to become the third most powerful figure in a fascist movement. It explores his journey from a department store job to a position of immense influence, leaving listeners to ponder the choices that led to his ultimate fate.

Person: Louis Collard
Date: November 10, 1947
Location: Charleroi, Belgium
Movement: Rexist Party
Event: Execution by firing squad

- Louis Collard, educated by Catholic priests, initially left politics to sell soap at a department store.
- He became the secretary of the Rexist Party, organizing rallies and editing their newspaper, Le Pays Réel.
- In 1936, Collard was arrested for document theft but received a light sentence, learning that "systems could be managed."
- After a period of withdrawal, he was hired by a pro-Rexist businessman in 1942, marking his return to influence.
- Within six months, Collard became a confidant and advisor to the interim Rexist leader, Victor Matthys, overseeing sixty employees.

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