George Mikes
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George Mikes (/ˈmɪkɛʃ/ MIK-esh;[1] Hungarian: Mikes György, pronounced [ˈmikɛʃ ɟørɟ]; 15 February 1912 – 30 August 1987) was a Hungarian-born British journalist, humorist and writer, best known for his humorous commentaries on various countries.
The native form of this personal name is Mikes György. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
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Born | Mikes György (1912-02-15)15 February 1912 Siklós, Kingdom of Hungary, Austria-Hungary |
Died | 30 August 1987(1987-08-30) (aged 75) London, England |
Language | English |
Nationality | Hungarian |
Citizenship | British (from 1946) |
Genre | Humour, journalism |
Notable works | How to be an Alien |
Children | Martin (first marriage) Judith (second marriage) |
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