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Sir Nicholas George Winton MBE (né Wertheim; 19 May 1909 – 1 July 2015) was a British stockbroker and humanitarian who helped to rescue Jewish children who were at risk of being murdered by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.
Mar 15, 2024 · Anthony Hopkins plays Sir Nicholas Winton, who helped evacuate 669 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Europe.
Jan 12, 2024 · Unsung heroes. Nicholas Winton was undoubtedly a decent man who insisted himself that he did not do that much and that others should get more credit. At least the film allows this, with some...
Sir Nicholas Winton was known for organising the rescue of 669 Czech children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia during the 9 months before war broke out in 1939. He died on 1st July 2015 aged 106.
Jul 2, 2015 · Nicholas Winton, a Briton who said nothing for a half-century about his role in organizing the escape of 669 mostly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, a righteous...
Key Facts. 1. Between March and August of 1939, Winton helped organize eight transports of children from Prague to London. The children he rescued were imperiled by Nazi Germany’s dismemberment of Czechoslovakia. Most of them were Jewish. 2. Working from London, Winton coordinated rescue efforts with refugee workers in Prague.
The family of Sir Nicholas Winton, who organised the rescue of more than 600 children from the Nazis, say he refused to think of himself as a hero. The philanthropist is now the subject of a film...
Nick Winton is an inspirational speaker who draws on a life of experiences to provide insights to worldwide audiences. ABOUT NICK. Speaker. Why. Book Nick for Your Next Event? Nick Winton brings his father’s inspiring legacy, Sir Nicholas Winton MBE, to life, offering audiences a unique blend of historical storytelling and actionable insights.
Jul 1, 2015 · Sir Nicholas Winton, who saved hundreds of children from the Holocaust, has died at the age of 106, son Nick Winton told CNN on Wednesday.
Dec 22, 2023 · Sir Anthony Hopkins plays Sir Nicholas Winton, who helped save 669 children from the Nazis. A British stockbroker who helped save 669 children from the Nazis in World War Two didn't think of...
