Annelies Marie "Anne" Frank & Margot Betti Frank
- Born (Anne)
- June 12, 1929, Frankfurt, Germany
- Died (Anne)
- February or March 1945, Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
- Born (Margot)
- February 16, 1926, Frankfurt, Germany
- Died (Margot)
- February or March 1945, Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
- Nationality
- German (later stateless)
- Profession(s)
- Diarist (Anne); Student (Both)
Early Life and Education
- Anne and Margot Frank were daughters of Otto Heinrich Frank and Edith (née Holländer).
- The family moved to Amsterdam in 1933 to escape Nazi persecution.
- Both girls attended school in Amsterdam. Anne attended the Sixth Montessori School, and Margot went to a public school.
- As depicted in the diary, the impact of Nazi occupation significantly restricted their lives starting in 1940 and increasingly so by 1942.
- The year anne frank and margot frank 1941 brought additional restrictions for Jewish people living in Amsterdam.
Major Career Milestones and Key Achievements
- Anne Frank is primarily known for her diary, a poignant account of her family's experiences hiding from the Nazis during World War II.
- Margot Frank, while not a published writer, is often cited for her intelligence and studiousness, as noted in Anne's diary.
Notable Works
- The Diary of a Young Girl (Anne Frank): Anne's diary, originally titled "Het Achterhuis," is her primary work. It details her life in hiding from 1942 to 1944.
Legacy and Impact
Anne Frank's diary has become one of the most widely read and influential books of the 20th century. It stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity, offering a powerful firsthand account of the Holocaust and the impact of prejudice and discrimination. Margot's story, though less directly documented, contributes to the broader understanding of the suffering endured by Jewish families during the Holocaust.