Who is Raoul Wallenberg and what did he do?
Who is Raoul Wallenberg and what did he do?
Raoul Wallenberg, (born Aug, Stockholm, Sweden—died J?, Moscow, Russia, U.S.S.R.) , Swedish businessman and diplomat who became legendary through his efforts to rescue Hungarian Jews during World War II and through his disappearance while a prisoner in the Soviet Union.
What was Raoul Wallenberg's job?
Diplomat ArchitectBusinessperson Raoul Wallenberg/Professions A diplomat and businessman, Wallenberg was appointed legation secretary of the Swedish diplomatic mission in Budapest in June 1944. His job was to launch a rescue operation for Jews, and he became head of a special department.
Where did Raoul Wallenberg live?
Raoul Wallenberg was born on Aug, in the Victorian comfort of his grandmother's summer home in Kapptsa, near Stockholm. Raoul lived with his mother and grandmother during his early years. The Wallenberg family was very distinguished both in Sweden and around the world.
What happened to Raoul Wallenberg after the war?
On 17 January 1945, during the Siege of Budapest by the Red Army, Wallenberg was detained by SMERSH on suspicion of espionage and subsequently disappeared. He was later reported to have died on while imprisoned in the Lubyanka, the prison at the headquarters of the KGB secret police in Moscow.
When did Raoul Wallenberg start saving Jews?
July 1944 Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg led one of the most extensive and successful rescue efforts during the Nazi era. His work with the War Refugee Board saved thousands of Hungarian Jews. Shortly after arriving in Budapest, Hungary, in July 1944, Wallenberg began distributing certificates of protection to Jews.
