Etty Hillesum: Biography, Facts and Career
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Esther "Etty" Hillesum (15 January 1914 – 30 November 1943) was a Dutch Jewish author of confessional letters and diaries which describe both her religious awakening and the persecutions of Jewish people in Amsterdam during the German occupation. In 1943, she was deported and murdered in the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Quick facts about Etty Hillesum
- Full name: Etty Hillesum
- Born: 1914-01-15
- Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q126400
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Who is Etty Hillesum?
Esther "Etty" Hillesum (15 January 1914 – 30 November 1943) was a Dutch Jewish author of confessional letters and diaries which describe both her religious awakening and the persecutions of Jewish people in Amsterdam during the German occupation.
What nationality is Etty Hillesum?
Etty Hillesum is Kingdom of the Netherlands.
When was Etty Hillesum born?
Etty Hillesum was born on 1914-01-15.
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