Biography of Arnošt Lustig

Arnošt Lustig (* 21. December 1926 in Prague; † 26. February 2011 in Prague) was a czech Jewish author. He was 84 years old. He was married to Věra Weislitzová-Lustigová. He studied at University of Political and Social Affairs. He received 5 awards, including Czech Medal of Merit, 1st class, Artis Bohemiae Amicis Medal. His cause of death was lung cancer. He was buried at New Jewish Cemetery.