Irena Sendler
clinical nurse specialistresistance fighter
Who was Irena Sendler?
Polish resistance fighter and Holocaust rescuer (1910-2008)
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Irena Sendler (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Family & Personal Life
ParentStanisław Krzyżanowski
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Righteous Among the Nations | 1965 | — |
| Order of the White Eagle | 2003 | — |
| Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta | 2001 | — |
| honorary citizen of Israel | 1991 | — |
| Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta | 1996 | — |
| Order of the Smile | 2007 | — |
| Jan Karski Courage to Care Award | 2010 | — |