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Tadeusz Hołuj (Polish pronunciation: [taˈdɛ.uʂ ˈxɔwuj]; 1916 in Kraków – 1985 in Kraków) was a Polish poet, writer, publicist and politician. Before World War II, he published poems, and co-edited a literary magazine. During World War II, he joined the Polish resistance (Union of Armed Struggle, ZWZ), was arrested by the Germans and imprisoned in the Auschwitz concentration camp, where he also joined the camp's resistance.
After the war, he joined the communist party. He was a deputy to Polish parliament (Sejm) from 1972 to 1980. From 1965 he was a secretary general of the International Auschwitz Committee. He also wrote novels about the early socialist movement in Poland and about his camp experiences.
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GenderMale
Birthday1916-11-23
Deathday1985-10-23 (68 years old)
Birth PlaceKraków, Poland
CitizenshipsPoland
Also Known AsТадеуш Голуй
AwardsWork Flag Order, 1st class, Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Medal of the 40th Anniversary of People's Poland, Auschwitz Cross, Order of the Banner of Work, Gold Cross of Merit, Work Flag Order, 2nd class
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