Iancu Țucărman facts for kids

Iancu Țucărman (born October 30, 1922 – died January 8, 2021) was a Romanian engineer. He was also a survivor of a very difficult time in history called the Holocaust. He survived a terrible event known as the Iași pogrom. He was one of the last people to survive the "Death's Train." This train was used to transport Jewish people from Iași.

A Life of Survival and Courage

Iancu Țucărman was a Jewish Romanian. He was an agricultural engineer. This means he worked with farming and land. He is known for surviving the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a terrible time during World War II. Millions of Jewish people were persecuted and killed.

Surviving the Iași Pogrom

Mr. Țucărman also survived the Iași pogrom. This was a very violent event that happened in the city of Iași, Romania. It took place in June 1941. During this time, many Jewish people were attacked and killed. It was a very dark period in history.

The "Death's Train"

After the Iași pogrom, many Jewish people were forced onto trains. These trains were called the "Death's Train" (Trenul morții). The conditions on these trains were terrible. Many people died during the journey. Iancu Țucărman was one of the few who survived this horrifying experience. He was the second to last survivor of this particular train.

Awards and Recognition

Iancu Țucărman received many awards during his life. These awards honored his courage and his story.

National Order of Merit

In 2007, the President of Romania, Traian Băsescu, gave him the National Order of Merit. This is a very important award in Romania. It recognizes people who have done great things for their country.

Honorary Citizen of Iași

In 2011, Mr. Țucărman was given honorary citizenship of the city of Iași. This was a special way for the city to show its respect. It recognized his connection to Iași and what he had endured there.

National Order of Faithful Service

Later, in 2016, another Romanian President, Klaus Iohannis, honored him. He received the National Order of Faithful Service in the rank of "Knight." This award also celebrates people who have served their country with dedication.

Later Life and Legacy

Iancu Țucărman lived a long life. He passed away on January 8, 2021. He was 98 years old. He died after getting sick with COVID-19. This happened during the COVID-19 pandemic in Romania.

He was buried at the Giurgiului Jewish Cemetery of Bucharest. This happened on January 11, 2021. Iancu Țucărman's story is important. It reminds us about the Holocaust. It also teaches us about the strength of the human spirit. His life showed great courage and resilience.

See also

• List of Holocaust survivors
• History of the Jews in Romania
• Holocaust trains