Oskar Schindler - Wikipedia
WebOskar Schindler (German: [ˈɔskaʁ ˈʃɪndlɐ] ⓘ; 28 April 1908 – 9 October 1974) was a German industrialist, humanitarian, and member of the Nazi Party who is credited with saving the lives of 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his enamelware and ammunitions factories in occupied Poland and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia.He is the subject of the 1982 novel ...
Oskar Schindler | Holocaust Encyclopedia
WebFeb 10, 2023 · After World War II, Schindler and his wife Emilie settled in Regensburg, Germany, until 1949, when they immigrated to Argentina. In 1957, permanently separated but not divorced from Emilie, Schindler returned alone to Germany. Schindler died in Germany, penniless and almost unknown, in October 1974.
Oskar Schindler: Biography, Businessman, Holocaust Activist
WebDIED: October 9, 1974. BIRTHPLACE: Svitavy, Sudetenland (modern day Czech Republic) SPOUSE: Emilie Pelzl (1928-1974) ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Taurus. Early Years. Schindler was born April 28, 1908, in...
Oskar Schindler's Life After World War II - Biography
WebMay 26, 2020 · On October 9, 1974 Schindler died of liver failure at the age of 66. Before his death, he requested to be buried in Jerusalem. "My children are here..." he said of why he wanted his final...
Oskar Schindler—credited with saving 1,200 Jews during the ... - HISTORY
WebMar 3, 2010 · German businessman Oskar Schindler, credited with saving 1,200 Jews from the Holocaust, dies at the age of 66.
Oskar Schindler | Biography, Legacy, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 6, 2024 · April 28, 1908, Svitavy [Zwittau], Moravia, Austria-Hungary [now in the Czech Republic] Died: October 9, 1974, Hildesheim, West Germany (aged 66) Political Affiliation: Nazi Party. Oskar Schindler (born April 28, 1908, Svitavy [Zwittau], Moravia, Austria-Hungary [now in the Czech Republic]—died October 9, …
Oskar Schindler's Heroic Holocaust Legacy | HISTORY
WebDec 13, 2023 · Oskar Schindler saved more than 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust—while undeniably heroic, his real story is also more complicated. By: Elizabeth Yuko. Published: December 13, 2023.
Oskar and Emilie Schindler - Yad Vashem. The World Holocaust ...
WebOn June 24, 1993, Yad Vashem recognized Emilie and Oskar Schindler as Righteous Among the Nations. Supported By: Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. Schindler’s ListOskar Schindler was born on April 28, 1908 at Zwittau/Moravia (today in the Czech Republic).His middle-class Catholic family belonged to …
Oskar Schindler - Jewish Virtual Library
WebOskar Schindler was a German industrialist, former member of the Nazi Party and possibly the most famous "Righteous Gentile" who is credited with saving as many as 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust.His story was brought to international acclaim by the 1982 novel Schindler's Ark and the 1993 film, Schindler's List.. Schindler was born April 28, 1908, in Zwittau, Austria-Hungary, what is now ...
Oskar Schindler - New World Encyclopedia
WebOskar Schindler (April 28, 1908 - October 9, 1974) was a Sudeten German industrialist who saved his Jewish factory workers from death during the Holocaust. As many as 1,300 Schindlerjuden were saved through his protection while working in his enamelware and munitions factories located in Poland and what is now the Czech Republic.
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