Maurice Frankenhuis

Maurice Frankenhuis
M. Frankenhuis in 1968
Born
Maurits

(1894-02-24)February 24, 1894
Burgsteinfurt, Germany
DiedSeptember 22, 1969(1969-09-22) (aged 75)
New York City, New York
NationalityDutch
Other namesMoritz
Occupation(s)Businessman, Author, Collector
Known for
SpouseHertha Frankenhuis
ChildrenJulia, Bertie
Websitewww.frankenhuiscollection.com

Maurice Frankenhuis (February 24, 1894 – September 22, 1969) was a Jewish Dutch businessman, historian, researcher, author, collector, numismatist, Holocaust survivor, and philanthropist. He documented the history of World War I and World War II through his family's experiences in the Netherlands and subsequent internment in two concentration camps. Throughout the ordeal he built a collection of memorabilia and authored a firsthand account to the Holocaust of Dutch Jewry. He dedicated himself to educating about the Holocaust, and preserve a record of history for future generations including donations of his collections of medals and posters to various museums around the world, and writing his personal memoirs, observations and commentary on world affairs after the war.