Miep Gies
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Summary
Miep Gies was born on February 15, 1909[1], in Vienna[2]. She died on January 11, 2010[3], in Hoorn[4]. She worked as a writer[5], resistance fighter[6], and secretary[7]. She ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,180 views/month, #6,196 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Abbekerk[9]
- Spouse: Jan Gies[10]
- Child: Paul Gies[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[12]
- Native language: German[13]
- Employer: Opekta Nederland[14]
- Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[16], Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau[17], Jan Karski Courage to Care Award[18], Raoul Wallenberg Award[19], Righteous Among the Nations[20]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Commons category: Miep Gies[23]
- Cause of death: disease[24]
- Family name: Gies[25], Santrouschitz[26]
- Given name: Miep[27]
- Official website: https://miepgies.nl[28]
- Work location: Amsterdam[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Described by source: 1001 vrouwen in de 20ste eeuw[31], Dictionary of Women Worldwide[32], 101 vrouwen en de oorlog[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[34]
- Birth name: Hermine Santrouschitz[35]
- Name in native language: Miep Gies[36]
- Name in kana: ミープ・ヒース[37]
- Subject has role: centenarian[38]
Why It Matters
Miep Gies has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Miep Gies born?
Miep Gies's place of birth was Vienna[2].
Where did Miep Gies die?
Miep Gies died in Hoorn[4].
Who was Miep Gies married to?
Miep Gies's spouses include Jan Gies[10].
What did Miep Gies do for work?
Miep Gies worked as a writer[5], resistance fighter[6], and secretary[7].
What awards did Miep Gies receive?
Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[16], Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau[17], and Jan Karski Courage to Care Award[18].