Gollancz is a family name originating from the Polish town
Gołańcz
Gołańcz (german: Gollantsch) is a town in Wągrowiec County, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland, with 3,349 inhabitants (2004).
History
Gołańcz was first mentioned in a document from 1222. It was granted town rights in the 14th century. I ...
(''Gollantsch or Schwertburg'' near Wągrowiec, Wielkopolska). It is mainly known as the name of a prominent British Jewish family, including:
* Sir
Hermann Gollancz
Sir Hermann Gollancz (30 November 1852 – 15 October 1930) was a British rabbi and Hebrew scholar. Gollancz was the first Jew to earn a doctor of literature degree from London University and the first holder of the degree to be ordained as a ra ...
(1852–1930), rabbi
* Sir
Israel Gollancz
Sir Israel Gollancz, FBA (13 July 1863 – 23 June 1930) was a scholar of early English literature and of Shakespeare. He was Professor of English Language and Literature at King's College, London, from 1903 to 1930.
Gollancz was born 13 July ...
(1864–1930), scholar of literature
* Sir
Victor Gollancz
Sir Victor Gollancz (; 9 April 1893 – 8 February 1967) was a British publisher and humanitarian.
Gollancz was known as a supporter of left-wing causes. His loyalties shifted between liberalism and communism, but he defined himself as a Christ ...
(1893–1967), publisher and nephew of Hermann and Israel
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Jewish surnames
Surnames of Polish origin
Yiddish-language surnames