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Rose Warfman

1916 – 2016

Survivor of Auschwitz, heroine of the French Resistance

Nurse Social and health care assistantFrench Resistance
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Lived 1916 – 2016 (aged 99). Rose Warfman was a French nurse, social and health care assistant and french Resistance.

Rose Warfman (née Gluck; 4 October 1916 – 17 September 2016) was a French survivor of Auschwitz and member of the French Resistance.

Biography Early life Gluck was born on 4 March 1916 in Zürich, Switzerland, the daughter of Pinhas Gluck-Friedman (1886–1964) and Henia Shipper (1887–1968). Her father was a direct descendant of Hasidic Masters, going back to the Magid Dov Ber of Mezeritch (1704–1772),

Personal life She was married to Nachman Warfman, a Doctor in Law (University of Grenoble) and a certified public accountant (CPA). She had three children: Bernard, Salomon David, and Anne. She moved to Manchester, England, to be close to her children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She died in Manchester on 17 September 2016, 17 days short of her 100th birthday.

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Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour; Croix de guerre 1939–1945; Croix du combattant volontaire de la Résistance

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rose Warfman?

survivor of Auschwitz, heroine of the French Resistance (1916-2016)

When was Rose Warfman born?

Rose Warfman was born on 4 October 1916 in Zurich.

When did Rose Warfman die?

Rose Warfman died on 17 September 2016 in Manchester.

What was Rose Warfman's occupation?

Rose Warfman was a nurse, social and health care assistant and french Resistance.

What nationality was Rose Warfman?

Rose Warfman was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rose Warfman

· Wikidata: Q3442411

· DBpedia: Rose Warfman

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