Henryk Sienkiewicz

Polish writer, novelist, journalist, philanthropist and Nobel Prize laureate (1846–1916)
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Henryk Sienkiewicz

Summary

Henryk Sienkiewicz is a human[1]. Born in Wola Okrzejska[2], he… he was born on May 5, 1846[3]. He died in Vevey[4]. He died on November 15, 1916[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], writer[9], and short story writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,231 views/month, #6,926 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Henryk Sienkiewicz's place of birth was Wola Okrzejska[2].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz passed away in Vevey[4].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz was born on May 5, 1846[3].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz died on November 15, 1916[5].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz is buried at St. John's Archcathedral[12].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz was married to Maria Szetkiewicz[13].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz was married to Maria Romanowska-Wołodkowicz[14].
  • Among Henryk Sienkiewicz's spouses was Maria Babska[15].
  • A child of Henryk Sienkiewicz was Jadwiga Korniłowiczowa[16].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz held citizenship in Poland[18].
  • Polish was Henryk Sienkiewicz's native language[19].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz is identified as part of the Poles ethnic group[20].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz worked as a novelist[6].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz worked as a journalist[8].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz worked as a writer[9].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz worked as a short story writer[10].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz's field of work was fiction[21].
  • Henryk Sienkiewicz was educated at University of Warsaw[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Henryk Sienkiewicz is Janko Muzykant[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Henryk Sienkiewicz is With Fire and Sword[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Henryk Sienkiewicz is The Deluge[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Henryk Sienkiewicz is Fire in the Steppe[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Henryk Sienkiewicz is Quo Vadis[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wola Okrzejska[2], Henryk Sienkiewicz… he was born on May 5, 1846[3]. He is identified as part of the Poles ethnic group[20]. Polish was his native language[19].

Education

Henryk Sienkiewicz's education included a stint at University of Warsaw[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], writer[9], and short story writer[10]. Henryk Sienkiewicz's field of work was fiction[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Janko Muzykant[23], a literary work[28]; With Fire and Sword[24], a literary work[29], founded in 1883[30]; The Deluge[25], a literary work[31], founded in 1884[32]; Fire in the Steppe[26], a literary work[33], founded in 1887[34]; Quo Vadis[27], a literary work[35], founded in 1895[36]; and The Knights of the Cross[37], a literary work[38]. Things named for Henryk Sienkiewicz include Henryk Sienkiewicz Park[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[40], a literary award[41], in Sweden[42], founded in 1901[43] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[44], a grade of an order[45], in France[46].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria Szetkiewicz[13], 1854–1885[47]; Maria Romanowska-Wołodkowicz[14]; and Maria Babska[15], 1864–1925[48]. A child of Henryk Sienkiewicz was Jadwiga Korniłowiczowa[16]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[49], a Christian denomination[50], in Vatican City[51], founded in 0001[52], headquartered in Vatican City[53] and Catholicism[54], a Christian denominational family[55], founded in 1054[56].

Death and Burial

Henryk Sienkiewicz died on November 15, 1916[5]. He passed away in Vevey[4]. Recorded cause of death include cardiovascular disease[57] and aortic aneurysm[58]. Burial took place at St. John's Archcathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Henryk Sienkiewicz ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,231 views/month, #6,926 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Works attributed to him include Quo Vadis[61], a literary work[62], founded in 1895[63]; The Deluge[64], a literary work[65], founded in 1884[66]; With Fire and Sword[67], a literary work[68], founded in 1883[69]; The Knights of the Cross[70], a literary work[71]; In Desert and Wilderness[72], a literary work[73], founded in 1912[74]; and Fire in the Steppe[75], a literary work[76], founded in 1887[77]. Entities named for him include Henryk Sienkiewicz Park[39].

FAQs

Where was Henryk Sienkiewicz born?

Henryk Sienkiewicz was born in Wola Okrzejska[2].

Where did Henryk Sienkiewicz die?

Henryk Sienkiewicz passed away in Vevey[4].

Who was Henryk Sienkiewicz married to?

Henryk Sienkiewicz's spouses include Maria Szetkiewicz[13], Maria Romanowska-Wołodkowicz[14], and Maria Babska[15].

What did Henryk Sienkiewicz do for work?

Henryk Sienkiewicz worked as novelist[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], writer[9], and short story writer[10].

Where did Henryk Sienkiewicz go to school?

Henryk Sienkiewicz was educated at University of Warsaw[22].

What awards did Henryk Sienkiewicz receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[40] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[44].

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