26. September 2025|
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|2 months agoNazi Links Found in Swiss Alpine Garden's History
Flore-Alpe botanical garden foundation reveals founder's connections to German war economy, prompts name change
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- Jean-Marcel Aubert, founder of Flore-Alpe botanical garden, had active involvement in German war economy from 1940-1944
- The garden's foundation discovered these links during research for centenary celebrations planned for 2027
- The foundation was taken over by Orsières municipality and canton Valais in 2008
- Aubert was involved in 'Aryanisation' of Jewish-owned businesses in France
By The Numbers
2027
Centenary celebration year
1940-1944
Period of Nazi involvement
They Said
"duty to remember"
"committed to communicating"
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Historical Discovery Shakes Swiss Alpine Garden
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The Nazi Connection Revealed
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Foundation's Response and Name Change
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