Aristides de Sousa Mendes
Aristides de Sousa Mendes was a courageous Portuguese consul in Bordeaux during World War II, known for issuing thousands of visas to refugees fleeing the Nazis, defying the orders of his government. His actions saved around 30,000 lives, including those of many Luxembourgers, and he is celebrated as a hero for his humanitarian efforts in a time of great peril.
Born on Apr 19, 1885 (140 years old)
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Aristides de Sousa Mendes is remembered for saving over 30,000 people from Nazi persecution during World War II.
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