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Leo Rosner

1918 – 2008

Australian musician and Holocaust survivor

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Lived 1918 – 2008 (aged 90). Leo Rosner was an Australian musician.

Leopold Rosner (26 June 1918 – 10 October 2008) was a Polish-born Australian musician. Rosner, who was Jewish, survived the Holocaust in Nazi concentration camps during World War II by playing his accordion for Nazi officials. This earned the attention of Oskar Schindler, who saved his life by having him placed on his famous list. His story became known after Australian author Thomas Keneally's 1982 novel, Schindler's Ark, was adapted into Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning film, Schindler's List.

While at Płaszów, Rosner, along with his brother Henry, were forced to perform for the notorious camp commandant Amon Göth. After a harrowing few weeks, Schindler was able to bribe camp officials to have them transferred out. The couple was reunited at Schindler's camp, the Brünnlitz labor camp, where they remained in relative safety until the end of World War II, when the camp was liberated by the Red Army. The couple had two daughters, Frances Rosner and Anna Rosner Blay. He worked as a musician and eventually fronted a twelve-piece band.

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Who was Leo Rosner?

Australian musician and Holocaust survivor

When was Leo Rosner born?

Leo Rosner was born on 26 June 1918 in Kraków.

When did Leo Rosner die?

Leo Rosner died on 10 October 2008 in Australia, Melbourne.

What was Leo Rosner's occupation?

Leo Rosner was a musician.

What nationality was Leo Rosner?

Leo Rosner was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leo Rosner

· Wikidata: Q259555

· DBpedia: Leo Rosner

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