Elie Wiesel
Elie Wiesel was a Holocaust survivor, author, and human rights activist, widely recognized for his memoir 'Night,' which recounts his experiences in Nazi concentration camps. Born in Romania in 1928, Wiesel dedicated his life to speaking out against oppression and advocating for the rights of refugees and victims of violence. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 for his efforts to combat indifference to human suffering, making him a powerful voice in the global dialogue about asylum and the protection of human rights.
Born on Sep 30, 1928 (96 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 11,257 | $250,000 | 146$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,009 | $62,000 | 37$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,173 | $700,000 | 499$ |
| Totals | 3 | 32,986,431 | 20,439 | $1,012,000 | 682$ |
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Switzerland:
Elie Wiesel questioned why many Jews did not fight during the Holocaust.
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Costa Rica:
Elie Wiesel is referenced for his views on neutrality in situations of injustice.
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Romania:
Elie Wiesel faced censorship under communism and had to build his career abroad.
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Italy:
Elie Wiesel was a Holocaust survivor and author whose son, Elisha, criticized Zohran Kwame Mamdani.
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Andorra:
Elie Wiesel is quoted regarding the pain of victims being compounded by the silence of spectators.
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Luxembourg:
Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, urged Reagan to find another location for the visit to Bitburg.
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Switzerland:
Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, delivered a speech from the balcony in 1992.
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Italy:
Elie Wiesel was one of the orphans welcomed by an association after the war.
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Burkina Faso:
The Fondation Galien was created by the late M. Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
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Hungary:
Elie Wiesel, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was also imprisoned in the Buchenwald concentration camp.
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