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Ferdynand Antoni Ossendowski | |
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 Ossendowski in 1933 | |
| Born | 27 May 1876 Ludza, Russian Empire (now Latvia) |
| Died | 3 January 1945 (aged 68) Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland [2]) |
| Resting place | Milanówek |
| Occupation | Writer, journalist, traveler |
| Language | Polish |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Notable works | Beasts, Men and Gods Lenin Cień Ponurego Wschodu |
Ferdynand Antoni Ossendowski (Polish pronunciation: [fɛrˈdɨ.nant anˈtɔ.ɲi ɔs.sɛnˈdɔf.ski]; 27 May 1876 – 3 January 1945) was a Polish writer, explorer, university professor, and anticommunist political activist. He is known for his books about Lenin and the Russian Civil War in which he participated.
- ^ Krzysztof Pilawski. "Ossendowski nie umarł w Żółwinie" (in Polish). www.zolwin.pl. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ The information on the tombstone, which mentions Żółwin as his death place is incorrect.[1]