About Charlie Grant
Lived 1902 – 1980 (aged 77). Charlie Grant was a Canadian human rights defender.
Charles Grant (22 October 1902 - 28 May 1980) was a Canadian salesman and human rights activist.
He left home early to travel and eventually became a diamond broker in Vienna.
In 1938 he was arrested by the Nazis for currency speculation and spent the entire war in internment camps. Charlie Grant was also telecasted on CBC for this war.
He is portrayed by R. H. Thomson in the fictionalized account of his war experiences in Charlie Grant's War which aired 1985 on CBC.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlie Grant?
Canadian human rights activist (1902-1980)
When was Charlie Grant born?
Charlie Grant was born on 22 October 1902.
When did Charlie Grant die?
Charlie Grant died on 28 May 1980.
What was Charlie Grant's occupation?
Charlie Grant was a human rights defender.
What nationality was Charlie Grant?
Charlie Grant was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charlie Grant (activist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Grant. https://biography.guide/charlie-grant/
MLA: "Charlie Grant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charlie-grant/.
Chicago: "Charlie Grant." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charlie-grant/.
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