Oskar Schindler

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  • Born in Svitavy, Czechoslovakia

    Born in Svitavy, Czechoslovakia
    Family was previously wealthy, bankrupt due to hyperinflation.
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    Worked with father as a mechanic

  • Married Emilie Pelzl

    Married Emilie Pelzl

  • Becomes a member of the German Foreign Intelligence

    Becomes a member of the German Foreign Intelligence
    First introduction to the Nazi Party.

  • Joined the National Socialist German Worker's political party (Nazi Party)

    Joined the National Socialist German Worker's political party (Nazi Party)
    Schindler introduction to the Nazi Party.

  • The Schindlers move from Svitavy to Krakow, and Oskar opens his first factory, Emalia.

    The Schindlers move from Svitavy to Krakow, and Oskar opens his first factory, Emalia.
    His start in the industrial business.

  • redesigning of Plaszow Camp

    redesigning of Plaszow Camp
    Emalia is given the status of "work camp"

  • Peak strength of Emalia

    Peak strength of Emalia
    largest amount of Jewish refugees in the factory.

  • Relocated to Moravia (Brünnlitz)

    Relocated to Moravia (Brünnlitz)

  • Brünnlitz is liberated by Soviets

    Brünnlitz is liberated by Soviets

  • Immigrated to Argentina

    Immigrated to Argentina

  • Oskar returns to Germany, separated from Emilie

    Oskar returns to Germany, separated from Emilie

  • Honored by Yad Vashem

    Honored by Yad Vashem
    Oskars final resting place.

  • Died poor and unknown

    Died poor and unknown