Adam Sienkiewicz
Polish writer, novelist, journalist, philanthropist and Nobel Prize laureate (1846–1916)
1846 — 1916
Quick Facts
Profession
Polish writer, novelist, journalist, philanthropist and Nobel Prize laureate (1846–1916)
Born
May 5, 1846
Died
1916 (age ~70)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, journalist
PolandBorn in Wola OkrzejskaDied in Vevey
1846
Born in Wola Okrzejska (1846-05-05)
1905
AwardNobel Prize in Literature
1916
Died in Vevey
About
Henryk Adam Aleksander Pius Sienkiewicz, also known by the pseudonym Litwos, was a Polish epic writer. He is remembered for his historical novels, such as the Trilogy series and especially for his internationally known best-seller Quo Vadis (1895–1896).
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Who is Adam Sienkiewicz?+
Henryk Adam Aleksander Pius Sienkiewicz, also known by the pseudonym Litwos, was a Polish epic writer. He is remembered for his historical novels, such as the Trilogy series and especially for his internationally known best-seller Quo Vadis (1895–1896).
What does the name Adam mean?+
The name Adam means "male given name (Адам). Etymology: From Adam, from Adam, from Adam, Adamus, from Ἀδάμ, Ἄδαμος, from - sc=Hebr, from sc=Hebr.". It is of English origin.
When was Adam Sienkiewicz born?+
Adam Sienkiewicz was born on May 5, 1846.
When did Adam Sienkiewicz die?+
Adam Sienkiewicz died in 1916, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Адам). Etymology: From Adam, from Adam, from Adam, Adamus, from Ἀδάμ, Ἄδαμος, from - sc=Hebr, from sc=Hebr.
The name Adam is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Адам). Etymology: From Adam, from Adam, from Adam, Adamus, from Ἀδάμ, Ἄδαμος, from - sc=Hebr, from sc=Hebr.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Adam — May 5, 1846
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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— anon
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
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