Albrecht Weinberg, Auschwitz survivor, dies at 99
Albrecht Weinberg, a Holocaust survivor who returned to Germany after the war, has died. He was 99. Weinberg was deported to Auschwitz in 1943 and later to other camps. After liberation, he emigrated to the US but returned to Germany in the 1950s. He became known for his light-hearted yet profound talks about his experiences. Neukölln integration commissioner Güner Balcı paid tribute, saying she met him too late.
Key facts
- Albrecht Weinberg was an Auschwitz survivor.
- He was deported to Auschwitz in 1943.
- He returned to Germany in the 1950s after emigrating to the US.
- He died at age 99.
- Neukölln integration commissioner Güner Balcı wrote a tribute.
- Balcı said she met him too late.
Entities
Artists
- Albrecht Weinberg
Locations
- Neukölln
- Germany
- Auschwitz
- United States