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Polish novelist Henryk Sienkiewicz, renowned for his historical fiction, was born in Wola Okrzejska, Poland, in 1846. His literary works, including the acclaimed "Quo Vadis" and "The Teutonic Knights," have earned him international recognition and a Nobel Prize in Literature in 1905. Sienkiewicz's writings often explored themes of Polish history and culture, contributing to his enduring legacy as a national literary icon.