Léonie Duquet
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Léonie Duquet born Longemaison, Doubs, France April 9, 1916 (d. 1977). French nun. Supporter of Argentine Mothers of the Plaza; kidnapped, tortured, murdered, and air-dumped at sea, 1977. (photo BBC)
Léonie Duquet born Longemaison, Doubs, France April 9, 1916 (d. 1977). French nun. Supporter of Argentine Mothers of the Plaza; kidnapped, tortured, murdered, and air-dumped at sea, 1977. (photo BBC)
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