Hendrik Antoon Brouwer
| Geslacht: | Man | |
| Vader: | Willem Brouwer | |
| Moeder: | Geeske Bosman | |
| Geboren: | 3 Apr 1914 | Groningen |
| Beroep: | arts | |
| Aantekeningen: | Last Name: Brouwer First Name: Hendrik Title: DR. Date of Birth: 03/04/1914 Rescuer's fate: survived Nationality: THE NETHERLANDS Gender: Male Profession: PHYSICIAN Place during the war: Elim, Drenthe, The Netherlands Rescue Place: Elim, Drenthe, The Netherlands Rescue mode: Supplying basic goods Other Dr. Hendrik Brouwer, born in Groningen, worked as a physician in Elim, Drenthe, near Nieuwlande. He greatly assisted the Resistance by treating Jewish patients without asking any questions. In small communities like Nieuwlande and the surrounding villages, the local doctor usually knew every resident. Brouwer was exceptional in that despite knowing the true origin of his fugitive patients he had the courage to remain silent. On March 4, 1985, Yad Vashem recognized Dr. Hendrik A. Brouwer and his wife, Gertha Harmien Brouwer-Swieringa, as Righteous Among the Nations. |
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| Huwelijkspartner: | Gertha Hermien Swierenga | geb. 11 Apr 1914 |
| Huwelijk: | 2 Aug 1940 | Groningen |