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Elisabeth Eidenbenz

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Swiss humanitarian (1913-2011)

SwitzerlandLived 1913 to 2011 · aged 97
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Elisabeth Eidenbenz, was a teacher and a nurse and founder of the Mothers of Elne. Between 1939 and 1944, she saved some 600 children who were mostly the children of Spanish Republicans, Jewish refugees and gypsies fleeing the Nazi invasion.

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Elisabeth Eidenbenz (standing: 3rd from left) SAK[1] staff meeting, Château de la Hille, 1941.Elisabeth Eidenbenz (standing: 3rd from left) SAK[1] staff meeting, Château de la Hille, 1941.The restored Mothers of Elne hospitalThe restored Mothers of Elne hospital

Awards 3

2006Saint George's Cross
2001Righteous Among the Nations
Knight of the Legion of Honour

About this person

Country
Switzerland
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 2011 · aged 97
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17 languages

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