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Liviu Cornel Babeș

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Liviu Cornel Babeş

Liviu Cornel Babeş (January 19, 1942 Braşov – March 2, 1989 on the Bradu ski slope at Poiana Braşov) was a Romanian electrician and painter who committed suicide by self-immolation as a political protest.[1]

Death

On March 2, 1989, Babeş died after setting himself on fire on the Bradu ski slope at Poiana Braşov as a sign of protest against the communist regime. He left the message: „Stop Mörder! Braşov = Auschwitz”.

In Romania, according to Law no. 93, on June 3, 1997 Liviu Cornel Babeş was declared a hero.[2]

Place names

  • A street in Braşov has been named after him: "Strada Liviu Cornel Babeş".[3]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Comemorare pentru Liviu Babes - eroul care si-a dat foc in 1989 pe partia de la Brasov
  2. ^ LEGE nr.93 din 3 iunie 1997 privind declararea ca erou-martir a lui Liviu Cornel Babes
  3. ^ Braşov - Str. Liviu Cornel Babeş
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