Élie Wiesel was a Romanian-born Jewish writer, professor, and Holocaust survivor, best known for his memoir, Night, which recounts his experiences in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. Born on September 30, 1928, in Sighet, he was deported to Auschwitz and later to Buchenwald, where he lost most of his family. After the war, Wiesel became an influential voice for human rights and the memory of the Holocaust. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 for his efforts to combat indifference and promote peace. Wiesel's work continues to inspire discussions about morality, memory, and the importance of remembering history.