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35 Captivating Facts About Anne Frank And Her Family

Edith Frank - Otto Frank
Anne, Otto, and other family members at Miep Gies’ wedding. Anne Frank.org. 

4. Anne Frank Received Her First Kiss While Hiding 

Peter van Pels and Anne Frank. NY Daily News.

Even though Anne Frank felt she couldn’t confide everything to one person, she developed a close relationship with the son of Otto’s business partner, Peter van Pels. Peter and Anne were close in age, though Peter was closer in age to Margot. 

Anne confessed in her diary that she didn’t truly love Peter. Instead, he became a stand-in for the real boy she loved, also named Peter. The two remained close, which caused Margot to become a bit jealous. Anne received her first kiss from Peter but didn’t cite any incredible magic with the kiss. 

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