Annelies Marie "Anne" Frank
- Born:
- June 12, 1929, Frankfurt, Germany
- Died:
- Early March 1945 (estimated), Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
- Nationality:
- German (later stateless)
- Profession(s):
- Diaries Writer
Early Life and Education
- Born to Otto Heinrich Frank and Edith Frank-Holländer.
- Had one older sister, Margot Frank.
- Family moved to Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 1933 to escape Nazi persecution.
- Attended the 6th Montessori School in Amsterdam.
Career and Major Achievements
- Wrote "Het Achterhuis" ("The Secret Annex"), her diary, while in hiding from the Nazis.
- The diary documents her experiences and thoughts during the Holocaust.
- Posthumously, her father, Otto Frank, published the diary in 1947.
- The diary quickly became a significant historical and literary work.
- Educational resources focusing on topics such as 'anne frank biography timeline activities' have been developed to help younger generations learn about this period.
Notable Works
Title | Type | Year |
---|---|---|
"Het Achterhuis" ("The Secret Annex" or "The Diary of a Young Girl") | Diary | 1947 (Published) |
Legacy and Impact
Anne Frank's diary is one of the most widely read and influential books of the 20th century, offering a personal and poignant account of the Holocaust. Her writings have served as a powerful reminder of the human cost of prejudice and discrimination.