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About Irena Sendler
Irena Sendler was a Polish social worker and nurse known for saving the lives of about 2,500 Jewish children in the infamous Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust. She was eventually caught by the Nazis, who wasted no time in imprisoning and torturing her. She was later sentenced to death, but managed to escape from prison and survived the war.
Family Life
She was the daughter of Janina and Dr. Stanisław Krzyżanowski. She was married and divorced three times. She had three children with her second husband Stefan Zgrzembski.
Trivia
In 2003, she was honored with Poland's highest civilian honor, the Order of the White Eagle.
She was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize on three occasions.
In 2003, she received a personal letter from Pope John Paul II applauding her for her extraordinary humanitarian effort during World War II.
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F.A.Q. about Irena Sendler
When is her birthday?
Irena Sendler's birthday is on February 15, 1910.
In how many days is her birthday?
Irena's birthday is in 297 days
How old was Irena when she died?
She was 98 years old.
When did she die?
She died in May 12, 2008.
How old would she be today?
Irena Sendler would be 114 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Irena from?
She was born in Warsaw, Poland.