Jan Zwartendijk
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Jan Zwartendijk was a Dutch consul in Lithuania who played a pivotal role in helping Jewish refugees escape Nazi persecution by issuing them papers that allowed them to claim a destination in Curaçao, showcasing his commitment to humanitarianism during a perilous time.
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Jan Zwartendijk issued papers allowing Jews to claim their destination was Curaçao to help them escape Europe.
The winding tale of the Sugihara visas, that saved Jews from the Holocaust, led them to Japan and landed them in CanadaThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-03-28
Canada· 2025-03-28
