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Camilla Carr

1958 – 2024

British aid worker

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About Camilla Carr

Lived 1958 – 2024 (aged 66). Camilla Carr was a British humanitarian and author.

Camilla Mary Carr (31 January 1958 – 22 August 2024) was a British humanitarian worker.

Biography Carr was a former psychologist. She attended Shrewsbury High School and Homerton College.

In 1997, Carr travelled to Chechnya with her partner Jon James to set up a rehabilitation centre for children traumatised by the first Chechen War. She and James were kidnapped and held hostage for 14 months by Chechnyan rebels. There they suffered torture and sexual violence. BBC News reported that she had been the "world's longest-held female hostage". The pair appeared in hostage videos. Their families appealed to Tony Blair for help securing their freedom. On 20 September 1998, Carr and James were set free and returned to Britain.

Carr was involved in The Forgiveness Project which promotes conflict resolution. A practising Christian, she learned to forgive her attackers.

Carr was from Bath, Somerset and had one son. She lived in Bethesda, Gwynedd.

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Birth century
Occupation
Humanitarian, author
Nationality
Education
Shrewsbury High School, Homerton College
Also known as
Camilla Mary Carr

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Camilla Carr?

British aid worker

When was Camilla Carr born?

Camilla Carr was born on 31 January 1958 in Eschershausen.

When did Camilla Carr die?

Camilla Carr died on 22 August 2024.

What was Camilla Carr's occupation?

Camilla Carr was a humanitarian and author.

What nationality was Camilla Carr?

Camilla Carr was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Camilla Carr

· Wikidata: Q130331690

· DBpedia: Camilla Mary Carr

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