Robert Faurisson was a French academic known for his denial of the Holocaust. He is referenced in David Irving's diaries in connection with historical research and discussions surrounding interpretations of World War II events. Faurisson's views and work appear to have been a topic of discussion and sometimes concern for Irving.
Robert Faurisson appears to be a figure whose work Irving has engaged with, sometimes critically, and whose views on historical events, particularly those related to the Second World War, were known to Irving. There is evidence of Irving referencing Faurisson's work and opinions in his diary entries, suggesting a degree of familiarity and intellectual engagement, though not necessarily agreement.
* 2021: Referenced in a discussion about the death of Heinrich Himmler, with a mention of Faurisson’s perspective on the matter. * 2023: Mentioned in connection with a visit to the IfZ in Munich. * 2023: Referenced in a discussion about historical accuracy and potential biases in historical accounts.
* diary_2021 * diary_2023