Samuel del Campo
Chilean diplomat (1882–1960) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samuel del Campo (23 May 1882 – 1960)[1] was a Chilean diplomat who was recognized as a Righteous Among the Nations for saving 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust by issuing them Chilean passports between 1941 and 1943.[2] He and María Edwards are the only Chileans honored as such.[3]
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Samuel del Campo | |
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Born | 23 May 1882 |
Died | 1960(1960-00-00) (aged 77–78) Paris, France |
Nationality | Chilean |
Occupation | Diplomat |
Known for | Righteous Among the Nations |
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