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Frederika Sophia Cohen

Amsterdam, – Hengelo,

Reached the age of 39 years

Occupation: Draughtswomen

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About Frederika Sophia Cohen

Frederieka Sophia Cohen (known as Fré) was the daughter of Levie Cohen and Esther Sarlie. She was the first well-known female graphic designer in Amsterdam. Her designs for the city of Amsterdam included the first-class marriage certificate, coats of arms, letterheads, school certificates etc.
In 1942 Fré Cohen went into hiding in Borne. She was arrested there, probably because someone had tipped…

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Aanvullende informatie

De arrestatie van Fré Cohen werd verricht door de beruchte Hengelose politieman en jodenjager Frankevoort. 

Fré Cohen is begraven op de Joodse begraafplaats in Hengelo. De jaarlijkse viering van de Dag van de Arbeid door de PvdA aldaar begint gewoonlijk bij het graf van Fré Cohen.

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