Maurice Frankenhuis
Maurice Frankenhuis | |
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M. Frankenhuis in 1968 | |
| Born | Maurits February 24, 1894 Burgsteinfurt, Germany |
| Died | September 22, 1969 (aged 75) New York City, New York |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Other names | Moritz |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, Author, Collector |
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| Spouse | Hertha Frankenhuis |
| Children | Julia, Bertie |
| Website | www |
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.