Beate Klarsfeld (born 1939) is a Franco-German journalist, Nazi hunter, and historian. She was born in Berlin on 13 February 1939.
Beate Klarsfeld is best known for prix Pétrarque de l'essai. She worked in Nazi Germany and criminal investigation. She was attached to Franco-German Youth Office.
The honours on record include Commander of the Legion of Honour (2014), Commander of the National Order of Merit (2011), Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2015), Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit (2018) and Officer of the Legion of Honour (2007). Beate Klarsfeld appeared at the 2012 German presidential election. She was elected to Serge and Beate Klarsfeld.
Beate Klarsfeld married Serge Klarsfeld. She had two recorded children, Arno Klarsfeld and Lida Klarsfeld.
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