Gollancz
Gollancz is a family name originating from the Polish town Gołańcz (Gollantsch or Schwertburg near Wągrowiec, Wielkopolska). It is mainly known as the name of a prominent British Jewish family, including:
- Sir Hermann Gollancz (1852–1930), rabbi
- Sir Israel Gollancz (1864–1930), scholar of literature
- Sir Victor Gollancz (1893–1967), nephew of Hermann and Israel, and founder of the Left Book Club and Victor Gollancz Ltd
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