Jacob Degen
1900–1940 (age 40)
Biography
Jacob Degen was born in 1900 and lived during a transformative period in European history. His life and memory are preserved in the Jewish cemetery of Berlin-Heerstraße, a testament to the vibrant Jewish community that flourished in Germany before the tragic events of the mid-20th century.
Jacob Degen's life represents the rich cultural and social heritage of German Jewry. He died in 1940, and his burial place serves as a reminder of the communities and individuals whose contributions shaped European civilization.