Ferdynand Goetel

Writer (1890-1960) · Poland · On the map · Writers · Died at 70

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.

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1960Died24 November 19601935Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of LiteratureAward1929State Literary Award (Poland)Award1928Commander of the Order of Polonia RestitutaAward1890Born15 May 1890

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Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature1935

State Literary Award (Poland)1929

Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta1928

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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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