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Henryk Sienkiewicz
1846 – 1916
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryHenryk Adam Aleksander Pius Sienkiewicz, also known by the pseudonym Litwos, was a Polish epic writer. He is remembered for his historical novels, such as the Trilogy series and especially for his internationally known best-seller Quo Vadis (1895–1896).
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
May 5, 1846
Wola Okrzejska
Date of death
November 15, 1916
Vevey
Citizenship
Russian Empire · Poland
Occupations & fields
novelistscreenwriterjournalistwritershort story writer
Awards & honours
Nobel Prize in LiteratureKnight of the Legion of Honour
Notable works
Janko MuzykantWith Fire and SwordThe DelugeFire in the SteppeQuo VadisThe Knights of the Cross
- Field and occupation
- poľský prozaik
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