Irena Sendler
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Summary
Irena Sendler was born on October 20, 1910[1], in Warsaw[2]. She died on May 12, 2008[3], in Warsaw[4]. She worked as a social worker[5], clinical nurse specialist[6], social activist[7], resistance fighter[8], and administrator[9]. She ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,517 views/month, #6,501 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 15, 1910[11]
- Place of burial: Powązki Cemetery[12]
- Father: Stanisław Krzyżanowski[13]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[14]
- Occupation: educator[15], humanitarian[16], nurse[17]
- Educated at: University of Warsaw[18]
- Award received: Righteous Among the Nations[19], Order of the White Eagle[20], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], honorary citizen of Israel[22], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[23], Order of the Smile[24], Jan Karski Courage to Care Award[25], honorary citizen of Warsaw[26], honorary citizen of Tarczyn[27], Cross of Merit[28], Gold Cross of Merit[29], Order Ecce Homo[30], Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[31]
- Religion or worldview: Latin Church[32]
- Sex or gender: female[33]
- Member of political party: Polish United Workers' Party[34], Polish Socialist Party[35]
- Commons category: Irena Sendler[36]
- Family name: Sendler[37]
- Given name: Irena[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Irena Sendlerowa[39]
- Commons gallery: Irena Sendler[40]
- Described at URL: https://herlegacymatters.de/beruehmte-frauen/irena-sendler-retterin-von-2500-juedischen-kindern-im-zweiten-weltkrieg-in-polen/[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Depicted by: The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler[43]
- Described by source: Bygone Badass Broads: 52 Forgotten Women Who Changed the World[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[45]
- Birth name: Irena Krzyżanowska[46]
- Name in native language: Irena Sendlerowa[47]
- Date of baptism: February 2, 1917[48]
- Number of children: 3[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Irena Sendler include Irena Sendler's Award "For Repairing the World"[50], an award[51], in Poland[52], founded in 2006[53].
Why It Matters
Irena Sendler has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] She is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for her include Irena Sendler's Award "For Repairing the World"[50], an award[51], in Poland[52], founded in 2006[53].
FAQs
Where was Irena Sendler born?
Irena Sendler's place of birth was Warsaw[2].
Where did Irena Sendler die?
Irena Sendler died in Warsaw[4].
Who were Irena Sendler's parents?
Irena Sendler's father was Stanisław Krzyżanowski[13].
What did Irena Sendler do for work?
Irena Sendler worked as a social worker[5], clinical nurse specialist[6], social activist[7], resistance fighter[8], and administrator[9].
Where did Irena Sendler go to school?
Irena Sendler was educated at University of Warsaw[18].
What awards did Irena Sendler receive?
Honors received include Righteous Among the Nations[19], Order of the White Eagle[20], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], and honorary citizen of Israel[22].