Jan Brzechwa
Polish poet and author
Jan Brzechwa, 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. Wikipedia
Born: August 15, 1898, Zhmerynka, Ukraine
Died: July 2, 1966 (age 67 years), Warsaw, Poland
Children: Krystyna Brzechwa
Spouse: Janina Serocka (m. 1946)
Parents: Aleksander Lesman and Michalina Lewicka
Notable works: Tańcowała igła z nitką; Akademia Pana Kleksa
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