Manes, Philipp (* 16.8.1875)

Identifier
PERSON.ITI.520924
Type of Entity
Person

History

Born 1875 in Elberfeld. Died 1944 in Auschwitz. German fur trader. Organised the Orientation Service in Terezín, along with numerous leisure activities. Manes wrote a factual report about the cultural and social life in Terezín that was published in 2005 under the name "Als ob's ein Leben wär (As If It Were a Life)". Transported to Terezín in July 1942. Transported to Auschwitz in October 1944.