Quotes by Raoul Wallenberg

About Raoul Wallenberg:


Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg is widely celebrated for saving tens of thousands of Jews in Nazi-occupied Hungary during the Holocaust from German Nazis and Hungarian Fascists during the later stages of World War II. While serving as Sweden's special envoy in Budapest between July and December 1944, Wallenberg issued protective passports and sheltered Jews in buildings designated as Swedish territory.

Author Bio


  • NameRaoul Wallenberg
  • DescriptionSwedish architect, businessman, diplomat and humanitarian
  • BornAugust 4, 1912
  • Died1947
  • CountrySweden
  • ProfessionArchitect; Businessperson; Diplomat
  • AwardsRighteous Among The Nations; Honorary Canadian Citizenship; Honorary Citizen Of The United States; European Human Rights Prize; Civil Courage Prize; Raoul Wallenberg Award