where Simon Wiesenthal was born?

Question: Does anyone know about Buchach/where Simon Wiesenthal was born!?

I am doing a project about Simon Wiesenthal and I dont get where he was born

he was born on December 31, 1908 in Buchach(or Buczacs), Galicia!. However some books say he was born in Buchach, Austria-Hungary!. What is this!?!?!? Is Galicia a part of Austria-Hungary or what is this!?

Can someone please explain this to me!?

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Yes, Galicia was part of Austria-Hungary at that time, although whether it was Austria or Hungary is a little vague!.

This area has switched from Austria to Hungary to Poland to Russia!. Its all a little vague!.!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com