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Vladek Is Born!
Vladek Spiegelman is born on October 11, 1906 -
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Vladek's Life
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Vladek And Anja Meet
Vladek and Anja meet in Sosnowiec, Poland. They were introduced by Vladek's cousin. -
Vladek and Anja Get Married!
Vladek and Anja are married on Valentines day after Vladek moved back to Sosnowiec. -
Richieu Is Born!
Vladek and Anja's first son, Richieu is born in Sosnowiec, Poland. -
Vladek is Sent to War
at the age of 32, Vladek is sent to serve in the war against the Nazis -
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WWII
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Vladek becomes a Prisoner
While fighting against the Germans, Vladek taken prisoner and is first taken to a POW camp, then to a labor camp. Finally, several months later, he is released on Feb. 15th., 1940 -
Vladek moves into Ghetto
All the jews in Sosnowiec are moved into Ghettos. -
Richieu is dead!
Richeiu is killed to avoid gas chambers leaving Vladek and Anja devestated. -
Vladek and Anja Sent to Auschwitz
Vladek and Anja are sent to Auschwitz after attempting to escape Hungary and were caught by Nazi Soldiers. -
Sent to Dachau
Auschwitz is evacuated and Vladek is sent to Dachau. -
Vladek Freed!
Vladek is freed from Dachau after the camp is liberated by the Americans. -
End Of World War 2
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Vladek and Anja move to Sweden
Vladek and Anja settle in Sweden and later have their son, Art Spiegelman -
Art is Born
Art Spiegelman is born in Stockholm, Sweden -
Anja Dies
After a life with depression, Anja commits suicde. -
Vladek Dies
Vladek Dies of a heart attack at age 75
