Oscar Milosz

Oscar Milosz (1877–1939) was a Lithuanian poet, translator and diplomat.

Also recorded as Oscar Vladislas de Lubicz Milosz; Oskaras Milašius.

Overview

Born at Čareja in 1877, died at Fontainebleau in 1939.

In detail

Oscar Milosz studied at École du Louvre, Lycée Janson-de-Sailly and École nationale des langues orientales vivantes. the recorded working language is French, Lithuanian and Polish.

Bible, Dante Alighieri and Jakob Böhme are recorded as an influence.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Oscar Milosz”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q544902: Oscar Milosz

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