Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz

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Born	February 6, 1757 or February 6, 1758 • Poland
Died	May 21, 1841 • Paris • France
Notable Works	“Jan z Tęczyna” • “Levi and Sarah, or, The Jewish Lovers: A Polish Tale” • “Powrót Posła” • “Śpiewy historyczne”

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