Simon Wiesenthal
Nazi hunter and author of 'The Murderers Among Us'
Born
December 31st, 1908
116 years ago
Died
September 20th, 2005
19 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Austria
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Born in Ukraine, played a significant role in the post-World War II hunt for Nazi war criminals. Established the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles, an organization dedicated to the memory of Holocaust victims and the pursuit of justice for crimes against humanity. Authored several books, including 'The Murderers Among Us', outlining his experiences and efforts in bringing perpetrators of the Holocaust to justice. Contributed to the identification and prosecution of numerous war criminals throughout Europe.
Established the Simon Wiesenthal Center
Authored 'The Murderers Among Us'
Assisted in the capture of multiple Nazi criminals
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