Yisrael Kristal
Supercentenarian Holocaust survivor
Born
1903
122 years ago
Died
August 11th, 2017
8 years ago — 114 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Israel
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Born in Poland, one of the oldest Holocaust survivors who survived the atrocities of World War II. Relocated to Israel after the war and lived to the age of 113 years. His longevity drew attention and he was recognized as the world's oldest man in March 2016. Kristal's life story offered insights into the experiences of survival during the Holocaust and its aftermath.
Recognized as the oldest living man in 2016
Survived the Holocaust
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