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Nikos Kazantzakis

Greek writer of the classic novel Zorba the Greek

Did you know?He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature on nine separate occasions but never managed to win the award.

Nikos Kazantzakis (Greek: Νίκος Καζαντζάκης; 2 March 1883 – 26 October 1957) was a Greek writer, journalist, politician, poet and philosopher.

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Born: February 18, 1883 · Heraklion, Greece
Died: October 26, 1957
Cause of death: Leukemia
Nationality: Greek
Known for: Literature, Philosophy, Politics

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Spouses: Eleni Samiou, Galateia Kazantzakē

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