Niels Christian Ditleff
Deceased Person
1881 – 1956
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Who was Niels Christian Ditleff?
Niels Christian Ditleff was a Norwegian diplomat noted for his humanitarian efforts on behalf of refugees from Nazi Germany. In spite of opposition from his own and allied governments, he initiated and led the White Buses campaign to rescue Scandinavian prisoners held in German concentration camps. He also played an instrumental role in evacuating foreign diplomats from Warsaw during the German invasion and to rescue Jews in coordination with Nansenhjelpen.
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- Born
- Oct 29, 1881
Larvik - Spouses
- Nationality
- Norway
- Education
- Norwegian Naval Academy
- Died
- Jun 18, 1956
Oslo - Resting place
- Vår Frelsers gravlund
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on July 23, 2013
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