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Jan Potocki

Polish nobleman, writer (creating in French), traveler, politician and historian (1761-1815) · Russia · On the map · Writers · Died at 54

Count Jan Potocki was a Polish nobleman, ethnologist, linguist, traveller and author of the Enlightenment period, whose life and exploits made him a celebrated figure in Poland. He is known chiefly for his picaresque novel, The Manuscript Found in Saragossa.

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Order of the White Eagle
Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class
Order of Saint Stanislaus

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Country
Russia
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1761 to 1815 · aged 54