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Discover the life of Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl who was forced into hiding during World War II, in our Anne Frank facts…
All people should be treated equally, right? Well, sadly, throughout history, there have been many people who have been treated differently because of where they come from, what religion they follow, or whether they’re a boy or a girl. And sometimes, this still happens today!
Thankfully, the incredible stories that people leave behind can be used to educate and inspire people to be kinder to one another, no matter their background. One such story, is that of Anne Frank…
Anne Frank facts
Anne Frank in 1942, Photo Collection Anne Frank House
Full name: Annelies Marie Frank
Born: 12 June 1929
Hometown: Frankfurt, Germany
Occupation: Jewish diarist
Died: February 1945
Best known for: Her diary entries during World War II
Also known as: Anne Frank
Who was Anne Frank?
Anne Frank was born in G • Annelies or Anneliese Marie Frank also known as Anne Frank (12 June 1929 – c. February or March 1945) was a German-born Dutch Jewish girl who kept a diary in which she documented her life in hiding from the Nazis during World War II. she lost her nationality because of the anti-Semitic rules of Nazi Germany. She became famous around the world after her death when her diary was printed. In it she described her experiences hiding during the Nazi German occupation of the Netherlands in World War II. Her diary is seen as a classic in war literature and history, and is one of the most widely read books today. Several plays and movies have been made on it. Anne was born in the city Frankfurt am Main in the Free State of Prussia in Weimar Germany. She lived most of her life in or around Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. She was officially seen as a German until 1935. This was when Frank family moved from Germany to Holland's capital, Amsterdam in 1933. This w • In June 1942, a 15-year-old girl kept a diary about her thoughts and feelings. Her name was Anne Frank and her diary is world famous. But why is it special? The Frank family was Jewish and left Germany to escape a terrible situation. A group called the Nazis ruled. Their laws made Jewish people's lives very hard. Life became so difficult for Anne's family, that they had no choice but to leave their home. They were forced to uppstart a new life in Amsterdam. When World War Two began, the Nazis brought their laws to Amsterdam. Once more, life became hard for Jewish people. They weren't allowed to own bicycles, go to restaurants or even be outside after 8pm. Anne had to go to a different school. Her dad, Otto, lost his business. Many Jewish people were arrested. But there were others who refused to let the Nazis treat them like this! Otto resisted by making a secret hiding place for his family in an attic. Anne and her family hid there for 761 days, over two ye
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