Gollancz (surname)

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), publisher and nephew of Hermann and Israel

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