Sep 24, 2022
6 min read
How a Portuguese Diplomat Saved Thousands of Jews from the Nazis
The Portuguese Diplomat who became a Guardian Angel for the Jews.
During World War II, Aristides de Sousa Mendes was responsible for issuing thousands of visas to aid civilians in their escape from the Nazis. A plaque with his portrait was installed on the walls of the National Pantheon in Lisbon in his honor.
