Leo Bretholz

Leo Bretholz
Leo Bretholz
Born	March 6, 1921; Vienna, Austria
Died	March 8, 2014 (aged 93); Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse	Florine Cohen (m. 1952–2009; her death)
Children	Three

Leo Bretholz (March 6, 1921 – March 8, 2014) was an Austrian writer and holocaust survivor. In 1942, he escaped from a train heading for Auschwitz.[1] He has also written a book on his experiences, titled Leap into Darkness.

Bretholz died in Pikesville, Maryland from natural causes, aged 93.

References

Shaver, Katherine (March 9, 2014). "Opposition to Maryland rail line bidder raises questions about accountability for Holocaust". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 9, 2014.

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[TWP-1] Shaver, Katherine (March 9, 2014). "Opposition to Maryland rail line bidder raises questions about accountability for Holocaust". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 9, 2014.