Louis Micheels

Louis Micheels was a Dutch Jewish psychoanalyst who endured immense hardship during World War II. As a survivor of the Holocaust, he spent three years as an inmate at Auschwitz concentration camp, where he was forcibly tattooed with the identification number 117641. This experience had a profound impact on his life, shaping his perspective and informing his work as a physician.

Micheels' resilience and determination enabled him to survive the atrocities of Auschwitz, as well as a subsequent ten-day Death March to Dachau concentration camp. His experiences during this period are documented in his memoir, "Doctor 117641: A Holocaust Memoir," published in 1989. Through his work, Micheels shared his story with the world, providing a unique insight into the psychological and emotional toll of surviving such extreme trauma. As a psychoanalyst, his background and experiences likely influenced his approach to his field, although the specifics of his work and legacy remain a testament to his strength and perseverance.