Jan Brzechwa

Jan Brzechwa
Born
Jan Wiktor Lesman

(1898-08-15)15 August 1898
Żmerynka, Podolia
Died2 July 1966(1966-07-02) (aged 67)
Warsaw, Poland
Resting placePowązki Cemetery
OccupationPoet, author, lawyer
LanguagePolish
NationalityPolish
Notable worksTańcowała igła z nitką
Akademia Pana Kleksa
Notable awardsMedal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland

Jan Wiktor Brzechwa (Polish pronunciation: [ˈbʐɛxfa], né Lesman; 15 August 1898 – 2 July 1966) was a Polish poet, author and lawyer, known mostly for his contribution to children's literature.

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