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Jan Brzechwa
1966Jul, 2

Jan Brzechwa

Jan Brzechwa, Polish poet and author (b. 1900)
Jan Brzechwa (Polish pronunciation: [ˈbʐɛxfa]), (15 August 1898 – 2 July 1966) was a Polish poet, author and lawyer, known mostly for his contribution to children's literature. He was born Jan Wiktor Lesman to a Polish family of Jewish descent.

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