Otto Frank

Otto Frank was a German-born Jewish businessman and the father of Anne Frank, whose diary, The Diary of a Young Girl, became one of the most important accounts of the Holocaust. Born on May 12, 1889, in Frankfurt, Germany, Otto Frank was the youngest of four children. He worked in the family business before moving to Amsterdam in 1933 due to the rise of Nazism in Germany. He and his family went into hiding in the Secret Annex during World War II, where his daughter Anne wrote her famous diary, documenting her life in hiding.

After the war, Otto Frank was the only member of his immediate family to survive the concentration camps. Upon the publication of Anne’s diary, Otto became the editor of the work, ensuring its accuracy and preserving Anne’s words for the world to read. His efforts in promoting Anne's legacy made her story universally known, and his devotion to her memory continued throughout his life. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Anne Frank House, which serves as a museum dedicated to her life and the events of the Holocaust.

Otto Frank once reflected on his daughter’s writing, stating, "I see the world through the eyes of my daughter, and I hope her words will lead to greater understanding." He also shared, "Anne's diary was not just for the few people who read it; it was meant to be heard by all." These quotes demonstrate his deep love for his daughter and his commitment to ensuring that her voice would resonate with future generations.