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Holocaust Survivor and Advocate Walter Frankenstein Dies at 100

Frankenstein, who hid with his family in Berlin during the Nazi era, dedicated his later years to Holocaust education and combating antisemitism.

Walter Frankenstein (Archivbild von 2018)
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Walter Frankenstein als alter Mann hält mit einer Hand den gelben Judenstern
Walter Frankenstein bei einer Gedenkveranstaltung am „Gleis 17“ in Grunewald.

Overview

  • Walter Frankenstein passed away in Stockholm at the age of 100, as confirmed by the Stiftung Denkmal für die ermordeten Juden Europas.
  • Born in 1924 in Flatow, Frankenstein survived the Holocaust by evading Nazi persecution with his wife and children while in hiding for over two years in Berlin.
  • Post-war, he emigrated to British Mandate Palestine in 1946/47 and later settled in Sweden in 1956, where he rebuilt his life and career.
  • In his later years, Frankenstein became a prominent eyewitness, speaking at schools and events to preserve Holocaust memory and counter racism and antisemitism.
  • Berlin’s mayor and Hertha BSC, his lifelong football club, paid tribute to his legacy, emphasizing the importance of continuing his educational and commemorative work.