Oskar Schindler

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Here are some key facts about Oskar Schindler:

  1. Businessman and Factory Owner: Oskar Schindler (1908-1974) was a German industrialist who owned factories in Poland, first in Kraków and later in Schindlerwerk (now Poland’s Oświęcim). He is best known for his role during World War II.

  2. Rescue of Jewish Prisoners: Schindler is widely recognized for saving the lives of more than 1,200 Polish Jews during the Holocaust. He employed them in his factories, protecting them from deportation and certain death in Nazi concentration camps.

  3. List of Names: To ensure their safety, Schindler kept a list of his employees, which he called “Schindler’s List.” This list was compiled by his office manager, Marceli Plotkin, and included the names of Jewish workers along with non-Jewish Poles and other nationalities.

  4. Collaboration with Resistance Groups: Schindler had connections with Polish and Jewish resistance groups, which helped facilitate his efforts to protect his workers. He also used his influence to shelter children and help escape attempts.

  5. Post-War Recognition: After the war, Schindler moved to Argentina to avoid prosecution for war crimes in Poland and Germany. In 1963, he was recognized by Israel with its highest civil award, the Medal of the Righteous Among the Nations, for his heroic actions during World War II.

  6. Inspiration for “Schindler’s List”: His life story inspired Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film “Schindler’s List,” which won multiple Academy Awards and raised global awareness about Schindler’s efforts to save lives during the Holocaust.

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