About
Slovakian lawyer known for his story of surviving the Auschwitz and Sachsenhausen concentration camps. In addition to his practice of international law, he is a scholar, dean, and former judge at the International Court of Justice. He was the President of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights from 1985-1987, and has since been honored by many different organizations and universities for his accomplishments.
Before Fame
He attended Bethany College, New York University and Harvard University for his various law degrees.
Trivia
He is one of very few children who survived the three-day march from Auschwitz to Sachsenhausen. His memoir, A Lucky Child, was released in 2007 and translated into more than a dozen languages.
Family Life
His father died at the concentration camps, but he was able to reunite with his mother following their respective liberations. His first marriage was to Dorothy Coleman, and his second marriage was to a woman named Peggy. He has three children.
Associated With
He has held multiple positions including Lobingier Professor Emeritus of Comparative Law and Jurisprudence at George Washington University law school.
