Anne Frank
Jun 12, 1929 - Mar 31, 1945June 12, 1929 - March 31, 1945
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Anne Frank
Jun 12, 1929 - Mar 31, 1945June 12, 1929 - March 31, 1945
Place of birth
Frankfurt, Germany
Most recently lived in
The annex behind a bookcase in Amsterdam, Netherlands, during her time in hiding.
Anne's favorite hobbies
Anne had a deep passion for reading and writing, evident in her diary, which she referred to as "Kitty." She dreamed of becoming a writer or journalist.
Anne's favorite foods
Anne's diary mentions her fondness for a variety of foods, including cherries, chocolate, and French fries.
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Interesting facts about Anne
Anne's diary entries are addressed to an imaginary friend named Kitty, to whom she poured out her thoughts and emotions. The diary covers the period from June 12, 1942, to August 1, 1944, during which Anne and her family were in hiding. Anne's father, Otto Frank, who survived the war, fulfilled her wish to become a writer by publishing her diary posthumously.
Anne loved nothing more than
Writing and storytelling, as reflected in her diary, where she found solace and a sense of purpose. Advocating for human rights and tolerance, as her words continue to inspire efforts to combat discrimination and hatred.
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Obituary
Anne Frank, born on June 12, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany, and tragically passing away in early March 1945, remains an enduring symbol of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. Her life, though brief, left an indelible mark on the world through the pages of her diary, "The Diary of a Young Girl."
Anne's early years were marked by the rise of the Nazi regime in Germany, forcing her Jewish family to flee to Amsterdam in the Netherlands to escape persecution. It was in the cramped confines of a concealed annex behind a bookcase in Amsterdam that Anne and her family lived in hiding for over two years, along with another Jewish family. These years in hiding became the backdrop for her remarkable diary.
"The Diary of a Young Girl," often referred to as the Diary of Anne Frank, provides a poignant and intimate account of Anne's life during those tumultuous years. Her writing captured the daily struggles, fears, and hopes of a young girl coming of age while confined in hiding. Her words illuminated the enduring power of literature to bear witness to history and to convey the universal longing for freedom and a better future.
Tragically, Anne Frank's life was cut short when the annex was discovered by the Nazis in August 1944. She and her family were arrested and deported to concentration camps. Anne, just 15 years old at the time of her arrest, would never know the end of World War II or see the liberation of the camps.
Anne's diary, however, survived. It was found by Miep Gies, one of the individuals who had helped the Frank family during their time in hiding, and it was eventually published by Anne's father, Otto Frank, the sole survivor of the family. Anne's words, which had been preserved in the diary, continue to resonate with readers worldwide, reminding us of the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of oppression.
Beyond her writing, Anne Frank's legacy extends to her profound impact on Holocaust education and remembrance. The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, which preserves the annex where Anne lived, stands as a museum and educational center, ensuring that her story and the lessons of history are passed down to future generations.
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Born on June 12, 1929
Frankfurt, Germany
Passed away on March 31, 1945
The annex behind a bookcase in Amsterdam, Netherlands, during her time in hiding.