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Leon Schmalzbach
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Rabbi Leon Schmalzbach was born in Jaroslaw, Poland in 1882 to Rubin Josef and Chaje nee Kaefer. He was a cantor and married to Mina. Prior to WWII he lived in Hechingen, Germany. During the war he was in Hechingen, Germany.
Rabbi Schmalzbach was murdered in the Shoah.
Rabbi Schmalzbach was murdered in the Shoah.
This information is based on the records/documents displayed below:
| Last Name | First Name | Year of Birth | Place of Residence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schmalzbach | Leon | 1882 | Hechingen, Germany | Page of Testimony |
| Schmalzbach | Leon | 13/10/1882 | Hechingen, Germany | Photos |
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Last Name
Schmalzbach
Last Name
Shmaltzbakh
First Name
Leon
Title
Rabbi
Gender
Male
Age
59
Date of Birth
13/10/1882
Place of Birth
Jaroslaw,Jaroslaw,Lwow,PolandFather's First Name
Rubin
Father's First Name
Josef
Father's First Name
Reuven
Father's First Name
Yosef
Mother's First Name
Chaje
Mother's First Name
Khaia
Mother's Maiden Name
Kaefer
Mother's Maiden Name
Kefer
Marital Status
Married
Spouse's First Name
Mina
Permanent Place of Residence
Hechingen,Hechingen (Sigmaringen),Hohenzollern,GermanyProfession
Cantor
Profession
Composer
Place During the War
Hechingen,Hechingen (Sigmaringen),Hohenzollern,GermanyStatus According to Source
murdered
Submitter Name
Miriam LernerRelationship to Victim
Grandson
Source Collection
Yad Vashem - Pages of Testimony Names Memorial Collection
Type of Material
Page of TestimonyItem ID
1241489
Jaroslaw
Jaroslaw
Lwow
Poland
50.020;22.677
Hechingen
Hechingen (Sigmaringen)
Hohenzollern
Germany
48.351;8.967
unstated place
Official names of places and districts reflect the administrative organization and state borders of the different countries before 1.01.1938.