Elie Wiesel - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 30, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Age | 97 |
| Birthplace | Sighet, Maramureș, Kingdom of Romania |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Elie Wiesel's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Holocaust survivor, author of 'Night', recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize |
Intro
Elie Wiesel was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, and Holocaust survivor. He is best known for his work 'Night,' a memoir about his experiences as a teenager in Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust. Wiesel became a leading voice in bearing witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust and in defending human rights worldwide.
Early Life & Background
Elie Wiesel was born into a Jewish family in Sighet, a town in what was then the Kingdom of Romania. During World War II, he and his family were deported by the Nazis to Auschwitz concentration camp. Wiesel, along with his father, was later transferred to Buchenwald, where his father died shortly before the camp was liberated.
Career Highlights
- Published 'Night,' a seminal memoir about his Holocaust experiences
- Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 for his efforts to combat indifference, intolerance, and injustice
- Published more than 50 books, including both fiction and non-fiction
- Served as the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University
- Served as chairman of the President's Commission on the Holocaust
Trivia
- Wiesel was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the United States
- He established the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity to fight indifference and promote human rights
FAQs
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Elie Wiesel was born the 30 September 1928.
Sighet, Maramureș, Kingdom of Romania.
On His Birth-Day
About September 30th, 1928, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 30, 1928, Belgian cyclist Maurice De Waele set a new one-hour distance record, showcasing his endurance and skill.
- Day of the week: September 30th, 1928 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Four Sons directed by John Ford
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