Answer: He publicly condemned the 1915 Armenian Genocide and remained a strong defender of human rights during his lifetime. He was described as "the most important Jew in America" by the Los Angeles Times. Wiesel was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986.
Founded: Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
Parents: Sarah Feig, Shlomo Wiesel
Sibling: Beatrice, Hilda, Tzipora Wiesel
Died: July 2, 2016, Manhattan
