Elie Wiesel
Born in 1928
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Eliezer "Elie" Wiesel was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, and Holocaust survivor.
He authored 57 books, including Night, based on his experiences in Auschwitz and Buchenwald.
Wiesel became a prominent voice on Holocaust remembrance and human rights, advocating for various causes worldwide.
He taught at Boston University and helped establish the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Wiesel received numerous awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986.
He remained active in human rights organizations throughout his life, using his platform to speak out against injustice and oppression.
