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Leo Rosten

Leo Rosten (1908–1997) was an American lexicographer, linguist and novelist.

Also recorded as Leo Calvin Rosten

Biography

Born at Łódź in 1908, died in New York City in 1997.

Leo Rosten studied at University of Chicago. The recorded working language is English and Yiddish.

Distinctions recorded are George Polk Award.

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Places

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  • New York City
Death or burial
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  • Łódź

    Birth place

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References

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 20 August 2026.

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