Janusz Korczak
Pediatrician and author of children's rights
Born
July 22nd, 1878
146 years ago
Died
1942
83 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Poland
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A pediatrician and author, he specialized in child welfare and education. Established an orphanage in Warsaw, which he directed while advocating for children's rights. Wrote works that focused on the inner lives of children. Despite the Nazi occupation, he remained with the children in his care during their deportation to Treblinka.
Founded an orphanage in Warsaw
Published 'How to Love a Child'
Advocated for children's rights
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