Elisabeth Abegg

Overview

Elisabeth Abegg born Strasbourg, Germany March 3, 1882 (d. 1972). German Quaker pacifist; follower of Albert Schweitzer; history teacher. Openly opposed Nazi regime; saved 80 Jews. Honored by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among Nations, 1967.

Quotations

“Their fate will be my fate too.” (Yad Vashem; photo Wikipedia)