Marek Edelman
(1919-2009) Jewish resistance member · Poland · On the map · Politicians · Died at 90
Marek Edelman was a Polish political and social activist and cardiologist. As a Jew, Edelman was the last surviving leader of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Long before his death, he was the last one to stay in the Polish People's Republic despite harassment by the Polish United Workers' Party authorities.
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Varsovian square named after Edelman
Mural in memory of Marek Edelman at 9b Nowolipki Street in Warsaw."The most important is life, and when there is life, the most important is freedom. And then we give our life for freedom..."
Mural of Edelman on a ul. Karmelicka 26 just west of the Anielewicz Bunker memorial. "Hate is easy, love requires effort and sacrifice."
Marek Edelman in 2009
Specialized District Hospital named after Nikolay Pirogov in Łódź where Marek Edelman worked as cardiologist for over 30 years
Edelman's funeral. In the background, Monument to the Ghetto Heroes
