Footballer. Born in Achern, Germany. He was the first Jewish player in the German national football team, and played in the 1912 Olympic Games. He fought in the German Army in WW1, and was decorated with the Iron Cross. In 1943 he was deported to Auschwitz concentration camp where he died.
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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Julius Hirsch
This mural depicts 3 football players: one was a PoW held in Auschwitz, where...
Statesman. Born Debden. As a Protestant dissenter he failed to secure the advancements at the King's court for which he had hoped and so set off to the newly established Massachusetts where he was ...
Born Bath, of royal blood, she survived the Wars of the Roses and was trusted by Henry VIII enough to be a governess to Mary, his daughter by Catherine of Aragon. However when the king wanted a di...
Burnt at the stake in Uxbridge for his Protestant beliefs. Aged 23. He was charged with not doing deference to Romish ceremonies, and was condemned by Bishop Bonner, his cause not being heard. T...
Burnt at the stake in Bow (or possibly Stratford) for his Protestant beliefs.
