About Julia Pępiak
Lived 1890 – 1971 (aged 80). Julia Pępiak was a Polish farmer, known for Holocaust rescue.
Julia Pępiak (21 September 1890 – 17 March 1971) was a Polish woman born in Bełżec. She is one of the Righteous Among the Nations.
Life During World War II and the German occupation in Poland, for three years (from 1941) until liberation, she hid in Bełżec Jewish women: Salomea Helman and her daughter Bronia.
Her son Zygmunt Pępiak became a Catholic priest, Franciscan, father Sebastian.
She is the main protagonist in the book "Righteous from Bełżec" by Antoni Madejski.
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Who was Julia Pępiak?
Polish Righteous Among the Nations (1890–1971)
When was Julia Pępiak born?
Julia Pępiak was born on 21 September 1890 in Bełżec.
When did Julia Pępiak die?
Julia Pępiak died on 17 March 1971 in Śródborów.
What was Julia Pępiak's occupation?
Julia Pępiak was a farmer.
What was Julia Pępiak known for?
Julia Pępiak was known for Holocaust rescue.
What nationality was Julia Pępiak?
Julia Pępiak was Polish.
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