Alfred Dreyfus

Alfred Dreyfus was a French army officer of Jewish descent who became the center of a major political scandal in the late 19th century known as the Dreyfus Affair. In 1894, he was falsely accused of treason, based on forged evidence and anti-Semitic sentiments. His conviction led to widespread public outcry, highlighting issues of injustice and discrimination. The affair deeply divided French society and sparked debates about nationalism, anti-Semitism, and civil rights. Ultimately, Dreyfus was exonerated in 1906, becoming a symbol of the struggle for justice and human rights in France and beyond.