Jan Brzechwa | |
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 Brzechwa | |
| Born | Jan Wiktor Lesman 15 August 1898 Żmerynka, Podolia |
| Died | 2 July 1966 (aged 67) Warsaw, Poland |
| Resting place | Powązki Cemetery |
| Occupation | Poet, lawyer |
| Language | Polish |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Notable works | Tańcowała igła z nitką Akademia Pana Kleksa |
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.[1]
- ^ Brzechwa, Jan (1898–1966) The YIVO encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe, Volume 1. Yale University Press, 2008. ISBN 0-300-11903-8.