Paul Goma

Paul Goma
Born(1935-10-02)October 2, 1935
Mana, Kingdom of Romania
DiedMarch 24, 2020(2020-03-24) (aged 84)
Paris, France
OccupationWriter and dissident
CitizenshipRomania (1935–1977)
Moldova (since 2013)
Years active1966–2020
Website
paulgoma.com

Paul Goma (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈpa.ul ˈɡoma]; October 2, 1935 – March 24, 2020) was a Romanian writer, known for his activities as a dissident and leading opponent of the communist regime before 1989. Forced into exile by the communist authorities, he became a political refugee and resided in France as a stateless person. After 2000, Goma expressed opinions on World War II, the Holocaust in Romania and the Jews, claims which have led to widespread allegations of antisemitism.