Samuel Pisar
Polish-American lawyer and author
Born
March 18th, 1929
96 years ago
Died
July 27th, 2015
10 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Born in Poland, an early life was marked by the horrors of World War II, including imprisonment in Nazi concentration camps. After the war, resettlement in the United States occurred, leading to a legal education at Harvard Law School. A prominent lawyer, worked on international law and human rights. Authored several books, including a memoir detailing wartime experiences and advocacy for Holocaust survivors. Pisar became an influential figure in promoting human rights globally.
Authored 'Of Blood and Hope'
Served as an advocate for Holocaust survivors
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