World War II Figure. She was one of the Dutch citizens who hid Anne Frank and her family from the Nazis during World War II. She discovered and preserved Anne Frank's diary after the Franks were arrested. Born Hermine Santrouschitz in Vienna, Miep Gies was transported to Leiden from Vienna in December of 1920 to escape...

Memorial/Fan account on Instagram: "“After their friends were arrested, Jan and Miep Gies made every effort to rescue them. On Monday, August 7, 1944, Miep found the courage to go to Euterpestraat and confront SS Oberscharführer Karl Josef Silberbauer*. She discreetly offered him money, which a representative of Opekta was willing to provide, if he would arrange for the release of the prisoners, but he rejected her offer and sent her on to his boss. Miep entered his office to find him…

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It's amazing how she can still smile even though she waits on the Franks and Vaan Pels so much -Josh Z.

Jan and Miep Gies, 1984.

Miep Gies staat bekend als 'de vrouw, die het dagboek van Anne Frank redde' en is een van de bekendste 'helpers' uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog.

Jan Gies was the husband of Miep Gies and one of the helpers of the people hiding in the Secret Annex. Here you can read his biography. Read his biography here.

Mr Dussel aka Mr Pfeffer