Irena Sendler
Irena Sendler, known as the 'Angel of Warsaw,' was a Polish social worker who courageously saved 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. Utilizing her position in the Public Health Department, she devised a covert network to smuggle children out of the ghetto, hiding them in coffins, garbage bins, and other inconspicuous places to evade Nazi detection. Despite being captured and tortured by the Gestapo, Sendler refused to reveal the identities of the children or her collaborators. After the war, she continued her humanitarian work and was recognized posthumously for her bravery, including being honored by Yad Vashem as 'Righteous Among the Nations' and being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Her legacy serves as a powerful testament to the impact of individual courage and compassion in the face of tyranny.
Born on Feb 15, 1910 (115 years old)
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