Henryk Sienkiewicz
a Polish writer, novelist, journalist and Nobel Prize laureate. He is best remembered for his historical novels, especially for his internationally known best-seller Quo Vadis (1896).
Born
Henryk Adam Aleksander Pius Sienkiewicz 5 May 1846 Wola Okrzejska, Congress Poland
Died
15 November 1916 (aged 70) Vevey, Switzerland
Nationality
Polish
Occupation
Journalist, novelist
adultbasic
Poland
era
1800+
Language
Polish
Notable awards
Nobel Prize in Literature 1905
Notable works
In Desert and Wilderness Janko Muzykant Quo Vadis Sir Michael The Deluge The Knights of the Cross With Fire and Sword
Period
19th–20th century