Leon Sciaky

Leon Sciaky was born in 1894 in Salonica. His family left their homeland in 1915, settling in New York City. Sciaky lived in America with his wife, Frances, and son until his death in 1958. He taught at a number of progressive schools and camps and, in his last years, owned and operated a school and camp with Frances.Neil Barnett is a journalist specialising in the Balkans, covering the region for The Independent, The Economist and Jane's Intelligence Review. He is also the author of the...See more

Leon Sciaky was born in 1894 in Salonica. His family left their homeland in 1915, settling in New York City. Sciaky lived in America with his wife, Frances, and son until his death in 1958. He taught at a number of progressive schools and camps and, in his last years, owned and operated a school and camp with Frances.Neil Barnett is a journalist specialising in the Balkans, covering the region for The Independent, The Economist and Jane's Intelligence Review. He is also the author of the biography Tito (Haus Publishing). See less