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Biography of Simon Wiesenthal
31. Dec 1908 – 20. Sep 2005(96 years)Died in:Vienna, Austria
Jewish Austrian Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter
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Biography
Nationality
Austria–Hungary
Children
1
Burial Place
Old Cemetery of Herzliya
Awards(10)
Knight of the Legion of HonourCommander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyKnight Commander of the Order of the British EmpireGreat Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of AustriaOrder of the White Lion 3rd ClassPresidential Medal of FreedomErasmus PrizeFour Freedoms Award – Freedom from FearCommander of the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of LuxembourgCommander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Spouse(1)
Cyla Wiesenthal
Simon Wiesenthal (* 31. December 1908 in Buchach; † 20. September 2005 in Vienna) was a jewish Austrian Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter. He was 96 years old. He was married to Cyla Wiesenthal. He had 1 child. His faith was Judaism. He received 10 awards, including Knight of the Legion of Honour, Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. He was buried at Old Cemetery of Herzliya.
Life Events
5 Events1908
Born in Buchach, Ternopil Oblast
1992
Erasmus Prize
2000
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2005
Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
2005