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Béla Vihar

Béla Vihar (23 May 1908 – 24 November 1978), born Béla Weisz, was a Hungarian poet, journalist, writer and teacher. He is known for his book entitled "Yellow Book, Facts of the Wartime Sufferings of Hungarian Jewry" which was the first documentary book about The Holocaust in the world. His famous poem, "A Soldier walking in the snow" (Egy katona megy a hóban, translated by László Tehel) commemorates all the soldiers who lost their lives in war.

Also recorded as Bela Vihar

Béla Vihar

Vihar Béla (Hajdúnánás, 1908. május 23. – Budapest, 1978. november 24.) költő sírja Budapesten. Kozma utcai izraelita temető: 5B-9-29.

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Name
Béla Vihar
Born
23 May 1908
Birthplace
Hajdúnánás, Kingdom of Hungary
Died
24 November 1978
Place of death
Budapest, Hungary
Occupation
poet journalist writer teacher
Spouse
Magda Widder (1915–2002)
Awards
Attila József Prize Vihar Béla
Nationality
Hungary.
Honours
József Attila Prize.
Languages
Hungarian.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Honours and memberships
  5. 05Notes, references and evidence

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