Ferdynand Goetel
Polish novelist, playwright, essayist
Born on: May 15, 1890Died on: November 24, 1960
Aged: 70 years 193 days (846 months)
Nationality: Poland
Birth Sign: Taurus
Ferdynand Goetel was a Polish novelist, playwright, essayist, screen writer, and political activist. He was a member of the prestigious Polish Academy of Literature from 1935, president of the Polish PEN Club from 1926–33, and president of the Union of Polish Writers in the interwar Poland.
He achieved prominence in Polish literary circles between the wars and was awarded the "Golden Laurel" by the Polish Academy of Literature for his contributions to Polish literature.
He was forced to leave Poland after World War II due to his involvement in the German investigation of the Katyn massacre and died in exile in London.
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