Irena Sendler
War Hero

Irena Sendler Net Worth

Irena Sendler was a Polish nurse born on February 15, 1910 in Otwock, Poland. During World War II, she risked her life to smuggle 2,500 children out of Nazi-occupied Warsaw. She was recognized for her heroic efforts and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 15, 1910
Birth Place Otwock, Poland
Age 110 YEARS OLD
Died On May 12, 2008 (age 98)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $7 Million (2024)

About

Polish nurse who risked her life to smuggle 2,500 children out of Nazi-occupied Warsaw during World War II.

Before Fame

She hid infants at the bottom of her large tool bag and smuggled older children in burlap sacks. As she carried out her rescue operation, her dog warned her of approaching Nazi Soldiers.

Trivia

Her heroism remained largely unrecognized until a group of Kansas high school students wrote a play called "Life in a Jar" that was based on her story.

Family Life

She was married three times and had one daughter.

Associated With

She was called the female Oskar Schindler because she, like Schindler, saved thousands of Jews from certain death.

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About the author

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