Award
Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Hiltgunt Zassenhaus
1916-07-10 – 2004-11-20
Life & Legacy
Hiltgunt Margret Zassenhaus (10 July 1916 – 20 November 2004) was a German philologist who worked as an interpreter in Hamburg, Germany during World War II, and later as a physician in the United States. She was honoured for her efforts to aid prisoners in Nazi Germany during World War II.
Occupation & Career
linguist, physician, philologist, translator, interpreter, writer
Education
Gymnasium Allee
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Maryland Women's Hall of Fame; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav · Maryland Women's Hall of Fame
Education & Institutions
Gymnasium Allee
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Maryland Women's Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q215686 · wikidata
Award
Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q215686 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Hans Zassenhaus
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q215686 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q215686 — wikidata View source
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