Anne Frank was born on June 12, 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany, the second daughter of Otto Heinrich Frank (May 12, 1889 August 19, 1980) and Edith Holländer (January 16, 1900January 6, 1945). Margot Frank (February 16, 1926 March, 1945) was her sister. Her given name was Annelies Marie, but to her family and friends, she was simply "Anne". Her father sometimes called her "Annelein" ("little Anne").
The family lived in an assimilated community of Jewish and non-Jewish citizens, and the children grew up with Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish friends. The Franks were Reform Jews, observing many of the traditions of the Jewish faith without observing many of its customs. Edith Frank was the more devout parent, while Otto Frank, a decorated German officer from World War I, was interested in scholarly pursuits and had an extensive library; both parents encouraged the children to read.
On March 13, 1933, elections were held in Frankfurt for the municipal council, and Adolf......
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