Nicholas Winton
Humanitarian known for saving children
Humanitarian known for saving children
Activists & Humanitarians
United Kingdom
A banker and humanitarian organized the rescue of 669 children, mostly Jewish, from Czechoslovakia before World War II. The effort took place in 1939, facilitating their travel to safety in the United Kingdom. Winton maintained secrecy about the operation for many years, but after details emerged, efforts to acknowledge his work gained attention. In addition to his humanitarian efforts, he played a role in various charitable initiatives later in life, receiving honors for his contributions to society.
Organized the rescue of 669 children from Czechoslovakia
Maintained secrecy about his rescue efforts for decades
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