Jan Potocki
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- March 8, 1761
- Died
- December 23, 1815 (aged 54)
- Birthplace
- Pików, województwo bracławskie
Biography
Jan Potocki (8 March 1761 – 23 December 1815) was a distinguished Polish aristocrat, French-language writer, traveler, scientist, and one of the pioneers of archaeology and fantasy. He is best known for his monumental story-book novel The Saragossa Manuscript.
