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Following the German army's invasion of Hungary, a ghetto was established in Sighet where the city's Jews were concentrated.
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The Wiesel family was separated.
Elie's mother and sister died. -
Elie and his father were sent to the Auschwitz 3 nazi work camp.
Elie and his father were taken on a long death march in BhuchenWeld.
His father Shlomo died within days of the Nazi work camp. -
Eli was transferred to an orphanage in France.
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He worked as a journalist in French and Hebrew
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He published his first book in Yiddish.
His book was translated into French and inspired great success, the name of the book is "LA NUIT" (night).
Elie's book has been translated into 35 other languages.
After the first book he Published over 40 other books. -
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Elie married Marion Rose, and They had a son.
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Elie was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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In New York City
