Wilfrid Voynich
Wilfrid Voynich | |
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Voynich ca. 1920 | |
| Born | Michał Habdank-Wojnicz 12 November 1865 |
| Died | 19 March 1930 (aged 64) New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Occupation(s) | Revolutionary, antiquarian book dealer |
| Known for | Discovery of the Voynich manuscript |
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Wilfrid Voynich (born Michał Habdank-Wojnicz; 12 November [O.S. 31 October] 1865 – 19 March 1930) was a Polish revolutionary, antiquarian and bibliophile. Voynich operated one of the largest rare book businesses in the world. He is remembered as the eponym of the Voynich manuscript.