Elisabeth Schmitz
German theologian / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elisabeth Schmitz (23 August 1893 – 10 September 1977) was a German Lutheran theologian, teacher, and author of "On the Situation of German Non-Aryans", a memorandum that attempted to persuade those in the Confessing Church to stand against the persecution of Jews in 1930s Germany. She also sheltered Jews and was granted the title of "Righteous Among the Nations" in 2011 by the Commission of Yad Vashem.[1]
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Elisabeth Schmitz | |
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Born | (1893-08-23)23 August 1893 |
Died | 10 September 1977(1977-09-10) (aged 84) |
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Theologian, teacher |
Notable work | "On the Situation of German Non-Aryans" |
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