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Hedy Epstein: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Hedy Epstein? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Hedy Epstein (née Wachenheimer; August 15, 1924 – May 26, 2016) was a German-born Jewish-American political activist and Holocaust survivor known for her support of the Palestinian cause through the International Solidarity Movement. Born in Freiburg to a Jewish family, she was rescued from Nazi Germany by the Kindertransport in 1939. She immigrated to the United States in 1948, married Arnold Epstein (?–1977), and lived in St. Louis, Missouri, for many years.

Quick facts about Hedy Epstein

  • Full name: Hedy Epstein
  • Born: 1924-08-15
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q110048

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Who is Hedy Epstein?

Hedy Epstein (née Wachenheimer; August 15, 1924 – May 26, 2016) was a German-born Jewish-American political activist and Holocaust survivor known for her support of the Palestinian cause through the International Solidarity Movement.

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Hedy Epstein is United States.

When was Hedy Epstein born?

Hedy Epstein was born on 1924-08-15.

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