Adolfo Kaminsky

Adolfo Kaminsky (1925–2023) was a French printer, photographer and rescue of jews during the holocaust.

Also recorded as Adolphe Kaminsky.

Adolfo Kaminsky in brief

Born
1925
Died
2023
Known for
printer, photographer, rescue of jews during the holocaust, counterfeiter, resistance fighter and chemist
Place of birth
Buenos Aires
Contents

Overview

Born at Buenos Aires in 1925, died at Paris in 2023.

In detail

the recorded working language is French and Spanish.

The field of work recorded is resistance during World War II and photography.

Membership is recorded of Eclaireuses et Eclaireurs israélites de France.

Distinctions recorded are Resistance Medal, Croix du combattant volontaire de la Résistance and Medal of the City of Paris.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Adolfo Kaminsky”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2465021: Adolfo Kaminsky

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