Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
King Christian of Denmark, The Danish Church, and the Danish People
Photographed by Pete Skillman, November 5, 2024
1. King Christian of Denmark, The Danish Church, and the Danish People Marker
King Christian Of Denmark, The Danish Church, And The Danish People smuggled almost the entire Danish Jewish population of 8,000 to safety in neutral Sweden during the October 1943 Jewish holidays. The Danish prime minister received word from a sympathetic German Consulate official in Copenhagen that Hitler's "final solution" for Danish Jews was imminent. Immediately the non-Jewish population mobilized to shelter Jews. They secured boats to transport them during the night, to Sweden. They brought their Jewish friends and neighbors to the boats in ambulances, trucks, and taxis. When the rescued Jews returned to their homes in Denmark after the war, they found their apartments, homes, and synagogues intact, having been cared for by their fellow Danes. The people of Denmark sought no credit for what they did. Humankind has much to learn from their inspirational behavior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list.
Location. 39° 48.58′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nora and Lois Loeffler (here, next to this marker); Unknown Righteous Gentiles (here, next to this marker); Juzef Tunkewicz (here, next to this marker); Mr. Krivienko (a few steps from this marker); Piprot d'Alleaume (a few steps from this marker); Noel Barrot (a few steps from this marker); Raoul Wallenberg (a few steps from this marker); Children's Memorial (a few steps from this marker).
Photographed by Pete Skillman, November 5, 2024
2. King Christian of Denmark, The Danish Church, and the Danish People Marker - wide view
More about this marker. Marker is located in the Garden of the Righteous Gentiles.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
