Is a Holocaust survivor. He survived four camps (Auschwitz, Buna,
Buchenwald and Gleiwitz), but his parents and youngest sister were
killed. Two older sisters survived.
Author of the autobiographical book "Night", first published in 1956, which is based on his experiences in Auschwitz, one of the Nazi concentration and extermination camps during World War II.
Became a U.S. citizen in the late 1950s.
He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 for his work in promoting human
rights.
Author and Human Rights Activist.
Wrote the biographical entry for Adolf Hitler for Time's book, "100
Most Influential Figures of the 20th Century".
According to his son, as his health deteriorated, Wiesel began to look forward to being reunited with his family members killed during the war after his death.
Father of Elisha Wiesel.
Lived in New York City, New York, USA.
Had supported Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 French presidential campaign.