Adam Zamenhof

Polish ophthalmologist (1888-1940).

Born June 11th, 1888 in Warsaw. [ref]

Died January 29th, 1940 at 51 years old in Palmiry.

Occupations
Esperantist, military physician, ophthalmologist
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