Philomena Franz, German Romani author (died 2022)

Philomena Franz was a Sinti writer and activist from Germany, who was a survivor of the Romani Holocaust, having been imprisoned in Auschwitz. She later published works that recounted her experiences and was recognised as a significant voice in Romani literature.

July 21 is the 202nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 163 days remain until the end of the year.