Sonja Schlesin

Gandhi's secretary in South Africa (1888-1956)
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Summary

Sonja Schlesin was born in Moscow[1]. She was born on June 6, 1888[2]. She died in Johannesburg[3]. She died on January 6, 1956[4]. She worked as a secretary[5], social activist[6], and secondary school teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: South Africa[8]
  • Employer: Mahatma Gandhi[9]
  • Educated at: University of the Cape of Good Hope[10], University of the Witwatersrand[11]
  • Sex or gender: female[12]
  • Given name: Sonja[13]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[14]

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Education

Educated at University of the Cape of Good Hope[10], a university[15], in South Africa[16], founded in 1873[17], headquartered in Pretoria[18] and University of the Witwatersrand[11], a public research university[19], in South Africa[20], founded in 1896[21], headquartered in Johannesburg[22].

FAQs

Where was Sonja Schlesin born?

Sonja Schlesin's place of birth was Moscow[1].

Where did Sonja Schlesin die?

Sonja Schlesin died in Johannesburg[3].

What did Sonja Schlesin do for work?

Sonja Schlesin worked as secretary[5], social activist[6], and secondary school teacher[7].

Where did Sonja Schlesin go to school?

Sonja Schlesin was educated at University of the Cape of Good Hope[10] and University of the Witwatersrand[11].

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