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Elie Wiesel

Elie Wiesel was a Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor who wrote 57 books, including Night, about his experiences in concentration camps.

Elie Wiesel
Full Name
Eliezer Wiesel
Age
87
Birth Date
September 30, 1928
Death Date
7/2/2016
Life Range
(1928-2016)
Zodiac
Libra
Born
Romania
Height
5' 6"

About

Elie Wiesel was a Hungarian-born American Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. He is widely known for being an author, professor, political activist, and moral voice for victims of oppression and injustice. His most famous book, Night, is a memoir of his experiences in Nazi concentration camps.

Elie Wiesel Timeline

1928
Elie Wiesel is Born
On September 30, 1928, Elie Wiesel was born in Sighet, Romania to a Jewish family.
1944
Deported to Auschwitz
In May 1944, Wiesel and his family were deported to Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust.
1945
Liberation from Buchenwald
Wiesel was liberated from Buchenwald concentration camp by the Allied forces in 1945.
1958
Publishes "Night"
Wiesel published "Night", a memoir based on his experiences in the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps.
1978
Appointed by President Carter
President Jimmy Carter appointed Wiesel as Chairman of the President's Commission on the Holocaust.
1986
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Wiesel was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to combat racism, hate, and genocide.
2016
Death of Elie Wiesel
Elie Wiesel passed away at his home in Manhattan on July 2, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Elie Wiesel birthday?

Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and advocate for human rights, was born on September 30, 1928 in Romania. He was 87 years old at the time of his passing on July 2, 2016. He is best known as a Nobel laureate and for his work in documenting the atrocities of the Holocaust, most notably in his book "Night".

What is the Net Worth of Elie Wiesel?

Elie Wiesel had an estimated net worth of $5M. He was a Nobel Prize-winning author and Holocaust survivor, who was renown for his work in literature, teaching, and human rights. His wealth came from his published works, royalties, awards, speaking engagements, and other endeavors.