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Polish science fiction author, philosopher and futurologist, studied medical doctor (1921–2006)

Also known as: Stanislav Lem, Stanisław Herman Lem, Stanislaw Lem, Станислав Лем, ستانيسواف لم, 스타니스와프 렘

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