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About Nicholas Winton
Nicholas Winton was a humanitarian and a banker who played a pivotal role in rescuing over 600 children from the Nazi Germans a day before the Second World War. In addition, Winton created homes for the rescued children to help them live a normal life. Among the children saved were:
- Alf Dubs, Baron Dubs (politician)
- Karel Reisz (filmmaker)
- Joe Schlesinger (journalist/author)
Parents
- Rudolph Wertheim (father)
- Barbara Wertheimer (mother)
Siblings
- Charlotte
- Robert
Spouse
- Grete Gjelstrup (married in 1948)
Children
- Nicholas
- Barbara
Education
He studied at the Stowe School.
Awards
Queen Elizabeth II knighted him in 2003.
He was a recipient of Czech’s ‘Order of the White Lion’.
Trivia
He was later labeled, "British Schindler" by the English press for his brave initiative.
As a banker, he worked for a number of banks like Wasserman Bank, and Behrens Bank.
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F.A.Q. about Nicholas Winton
When is his birthday?
Nicholas Winton's birthday is on May 19, 1909.
In how many days is his birthday?
Nicholas' birthday is in 31 days
How old was Nicholas when he died?
He was 106 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 1, 2015.
How old would he be today?
Nicholas Winton would be 114 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Nicholas from?
He was born in UK.