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Was a major Latvian writer, a Lutheran pastor, and the Prime Minister of the German puppet governmen

Was a major Latvian writer, a Lutheran pastor, and the Prime Minister of the German puppet government in Latvia between April and June 1919, during the Latvian War of Independence.

Was a Croatian poet and Franciscan monk.His most important work is Razgovor ugodni naroda slovinskog

Was a Croatian poet and Franciscan monk.His most important work is Razgovor ugodni naroda slovinskog (Pleasant Conversation of Slavic People, 1756), a history in verse, in which Kacic Miocic, influenced by the ideals of the Enlightenment, tried to spread literacy and modern ideas among common people. It was the most popular book in the Croatian-speaking lands for more than a century.

Was a distinguished Baroque poet and contributor to the Roman Catholic Church from the Bay of Kotor.

Was a distinguished Baroque poet and contributor to the Roman Catholic Church from the Bay of Kotor. He was also a prominent theologian and the Archbishop of Bar and "Primate of the Serbian Kingdom".

Is an Estonian writer. By year 2004 25,000 copies of his book "Rehepapp" were sold. That makes him t

Is an Estonian writer. By year 2004 25,000 copies of his book "Rehepapp" were sold. That makes him the most popular 21st century Estonian writer. His new book "Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu" (2007) have been one of the top selling books in Estonia.

Polish Canadian poet, translator, essayist. After World War II, his family settled in England, where

Polish Canadian poet, translator, essayist. After World War II, his family settled in England, where he studied in London (St. Joseph College, University of London) and later became active in Polish émigré literary circles. In 1965 he moved to Canada where for many years he taught English literature on University of British Columbia.Busza's major contribution to the study of English literature comes mainly from his work on Joseph Conrad life and literary achievements,[1][2] including Busza's translations from Polish literature.[3] He is an honorary member of the Polish Historical Institute in Rome and International Association of University Professors of English. His first published poems appeared in London's Polish literary periodical "Kontynenty" in the 1950s.

Is a Polish politician, lawyer and historian, an activist of the Polish anti-Communist opposition in

Is a Polish politician, lawyer and historian, an activist of the Polish anti-Communist opposition in the Polish People's Republic. Oppressed and imprisoned by the Communist authorities. In the 1980s he moved to the USA. An activist in the community of Polish expats. Since 2006 a Member of the Polish Parliament. Elected twice, a representative of Civic Platform political party.

Was a Polish lawyer, historian, politician, journalist, publicist. He was a member of the Conservati

Was a Polish lawyer, historian, politician, journalist, publicist. He was a member of the Conservative People's Party (Stronnictwo Konserwatywno-Ludowe), the Solidarity Electoral Action (Akcja Wyborcza Solidarnosc), and Minister of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland in cabinet of Jerzy Buzek (1999–2000).

Was a Polish literary critic, essayist, prose and screenwriter. His son is poet and critic Andrzej T

Was a Polish literary critic, essayist, prose and screenwriter. His son is poet and critic Andrzej Tadeusz Kijowski.Kijowski, Sr. wrote for such publications as Przeglad Kulturalny and Tygodnik Powszechny. He was editor for many years of Twórczosc, where the well-known Kroniki Dedala (Daedalus Chronicles) was published.He authored the Polish writers' resolution against censorship after the play Dziady (Ghost) by Adam Mickiewicz was withdrawn from the stage on 29 February 1968. A literary director at Warsaw’s Dramatic Theatre from 1967 to 1968, he was removed by the Communist authorities. He was one of organizers of polish Flying University.

Was a Polish journalist, translator of literature and film subtitles, and documentary-film maker. Du

Was a Polish journalist, translator of literature and film subtitles, and documentary-film maker. During the II WW was a member of the resistance, soldier of AK and ZWZ and organized the first courier routes in Vilnius.Films: 2000 - Wilno Milosza ; 2000 - Przysnil Mi Sie Sen Powrotu ; 1999 - Henio (a film about Henryk Blaszczyk, whose disappearance sparked the Kielce pogrom) ; 1999 - Pogrom - Kielce 1946 ; 1998 - Takie Ze Mnie Dziwadlo ; 1997 - Wizy Zycia ( Consul Sugihara and visas for life ) ; 1994 - Krwia i Rymem ( By Blood and Verse ) ; 1965 - Ludzie z Nordu ; 1960 - Na Gruzach Dawnych Kultur ;

Was a Polish poet, satirical writer, and translator. He fought in the Polish September Campaign; imp

Was a Polish poet, satirical writer, and translator. He fought in the Polish September Campaign; imprisoned in the German POW camp in Woldenberg, he was engaged in organizing cultural activities there. From 1945 to 1948 he worked for the Polish Press Agency in London. He returned to Poland in 1956.

Is a Polish fantasy writer. Sapkowski studied economics, and before turning to writing, he had worke

Is a Polish fantasy writer. Sapkowski studied economics, and before turning to writing, he had worked as a senior sales representative for a foreign trade company.

Was a Polish novelist and politician.During World War II he pursued studied in the underground unive

Was a Polish novelist and politician.During World War II he pursued studied in the underground university movement, called the "flying university" due to the regular movement of its location, and was a partisan of the Polish People’s Army. He was a participant of the Warsaw Uprising. After the Warsaw Uprising he was arrested and condemned to be a prisoner of Sachsenhausen concentration camp in which he survided until 1945.

Is a Polish aesthetician, theatre critic, literary critic, poet and publicist. Son of the writer And

Is a Polish aesthetician, theatre critic, literary critic, poet and publicist. Son of the writer Andrzej Kijowski. From 1976 to 1989 participated in the democratic opposition. Cooperated with KOR (Workers' Defence Committee) and NOWa (Independent Printing House).From 1990 to 1994 helped to create the new self-government.He worked at Nowa Telewizja and TV Polonia 1 in Warsaw from 1992 to 1995, where he made over 250 television programmes. Author of the Garden Theatre Competition and the Frascati Gardens arts festival.

Is a well-known Polish journalist and writer.He is the author of many reports from Russia and Chechn

Is a well-known Polish journalist and writer.He is the author of many reports from Russia and Chechnya. Since 1997 he has been based in Moscow as a correspondent of the Polish daily "Gazeta Wyborcza" and private radio RMF FM. In 2003 Zaucha published his most famous book "Moscow. Nord-Ost", on the terrorist attack on Moscow’s Dubrovka theatre in October 2002.

Was an African American composer, poet, and lyricist of such well-known songs as "Ain't Misbehavin'"

Was an African American composer, poet, and lyricist of such well-known songs as "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose".

Is an Emmy-winning American stand-up comic, songwriter, and member of comedy group The Lonely Island

Is an Emmy-winning American stand-up comic, songwriter, and member of comedy group The Lonely Island.

Is an English guitarist and composer best known for his work in The Police. Summers' primary guitars

Is an English guitarist and composer best known for his work in The Police. Summers' primary guitars are the Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster when playing rock, and Gibson electric guitars when playing jazz fusion and jazz. His playing has been influenced by years of jazz and classical music studies, as well as his work in new age, rock, and other musical genres. He was born in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England.

Is an Argentine writer.

Is an Argentine writer.

Was a Chilean writer

Was a Chilean writer

Was a Bulgarian writer of children's literature. Angel Karalichiychev was born in Strazhitsa, near V

Was a Bulgarian writer of children's literature. Angel Karalichiychev was born in Strazhitsa, near Veliko Turnovo.

Is an Australia-based Filipino environmental activist, commercial model and writer, who at various t

Is an Australia-based Filipino environmental activist, commercial model and writer, who at various times in her career was also a tv host, vj, advice columnist, and vocalist for Filipino alternative band Hiraya. Since moving to Australia, she has become one of the correspondents covering Australia for the Philippines' ABS-CBN News & Current Affairs.

Was an English novelist and journalist, known for her feminist, magical realism and science fiction

Was an English novelist and journalist, known for her feminist, magical realism and science fiction works.Born to Angela Olive Stalker in Eastbourne, in 1940, Carter was evacuated as a child to live in Yorkshire with her maternal grandmother. As a teenager she battled anorexia.

Was a Filipino female poet in the English language.Angela Manalang was among the first generation fe

Was a Filipino female poet in the English language.Angela Manalang was among the first generation female students at the University of the Philippines. Angela initially enrolled in law, as suggested by her father. However, with the advice of her professor who also becomes her mentor, C.V. Wickers, she eventually transferred to literature.

Is an English poet.Angela Readman grew up in Middlesbrough, following university in Manchester she r

Is an English poet.Angela Readman grew up in Middlesbrough, following university in Manchester she relocated to Newcastle Upon Tyne to complete a film studies MA.

Is a well-known English television journalist, newsreader and presenter.Upon leaving school at 17 sh

Is a well-known English television journalist, newsreader and presenter.Upon leaving school at 17 she joined the photographic office of the Western Morning News and worked for the Sunday Independent. She then worked in BBC local radio and for Westward Tel