Sigmund Sobolewski
Sigmund Sobolewski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈɕiɡmunt sɔbɔˈlɛfskʲi]) (May 11, 1923 – August 7, 2017) was a Polish activist, lecturer and Holocaust survivor. He was the 88th prisoner to enter Auschwitz on the very first transport to the concentration camp on June 14, 1940. He remained a prisoner for four and a half years during World War II. He was a critic of Holocaust denial and was known for having confronted modern neo-Nazis, anti-Semites and Holocaust deniers.
Sigmund Sobolewski | |
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Sigmund Sobolewski in 1992 about the resistance at Auschwitz | |
| Born | May 11, 1923 |
| Died | August 7, 2017 (aged 94) |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Known for | 88th prisoner of Auschwitz |
| Spouse(s) | Ramona Sobolewski (Unit his death) |
Death
Sobolewski died of pneumonia complicated from Alzheimer's disease at his home in Bayamo, Cuba on August 7, 2017 at the age of 94.[1] He was survived by his wife, Ramona Sobolewski.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Phil Heidenrich (August 7, 2017). "Canadian Holocaust survivor known as 'Prisoner 88' dies in Cuba: family". Global News. Retrieved August 7, 2017.