George Silviu
Romanian poet, playwright, translator and lawyer
About George Silviu
Lived 1901 – 1971 (aged 70). George Silviu was a Romanian lawyer, children's writer, translator and poet.
George Silviu (pen name of Silvius Goliger; January 2, 1901 – May 16, 1971) was a Romanian poet, playwright, translator and lawyer.
Born into a Jewish family in Focșani, his parents were Iancu Goliger, an architect, and his wife Hermina. After graduating from Unirea High School in his native town, he took a law degree from the University of Bucharest in 1922.
From 1927 to 1931, he was press attaché with the Romanian delegation to the League of Nations. He worked as a lawyer within the Ilfov County bar beginning in 1924,
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Who was George Silviu?
Romanian poet, playwright, translator and lawyer
When was George Silviu born?
George Silviu was born on 15 January 1901 in Focșani.
When did George Silviu die?
George Silviu died on 16 May 1971 in Paris.
What was George Silviu's occupation?
George Silviu was a lawyer, children's writer, translator and poet.
What nationality was George Silviu?
George Silviu was Romanian.
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