Oskar Schindler
Businessman and Holocaust rescuer
Born
April 28th, 1908
117 years ago
Died
October 9th, 1974
50 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Germany
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A businessman of Czech-German descent, played a significant role during World War II by employing Jewish workers in his factories, thereby saving them from deportation to concentration camps. Schindler initially aimed for profit but later shifted focus to humanitarian efforts. His actions led to the preservation of over a thousand Jewish lives. After the war, he faced challenges in his business dealings and lived in various countries before his death.
Saved over 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust
Owned the Oskar Schindler enamelware factory
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