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George Hanisko (Mar. 16, 1854-Dec. 19, 1946) was a Hungarian born-Slovak Author.

Early life
George Hanisko was born in Zavada Szepes, Hungary on March 16, 1854 to Martin and Borbala "Barbara" Repaszky Hanisko. He lived relatively well in a straw roof home. Martin was a soldier who helped aid Russia during the Crimean War. Barbara worked as a seamstress who made the family's clothing. Martin Hanisko died in 1860 from cholera. Barbara's father was Johann Schicklgruber, the father of Maria Schicklgruber, the grandmother of Adolf Hitler. Barbara was raised by her mother, Anna Repaszky.

Career
As a young man, George wrote short books for soldiers in the Hungarian Army. Many books were burlesque and had to be censored. His works would later become acclaimed pieces of literature. His most famous book, "The Broken God" was written in 1891. He was inspired to write the book about corruption in the Catholic Church when the Bishop of Budapest ordered a book on the greatness of the church, with as much emphasis on the greatness of the church as possible. Tired, and after three copies, Hanisko returned a 750 page book that negatively showcases the Church and the bible. The book later had the negative writings printed over in red. Hanisko was later excommunicated for his heresy.

Personal Life
On February 25, 1878; George married Anna Rovder (Apr. 13, 1856-July 27, 1923). Anna was the granddaughter of Baroness Helena Horvath of Spis. Anna was a nurse who helped Barbara Hanisko, now suffering from severe arthritis. Anna married George when he proposed to her after learning she was pregnant. The pair had 7 children, only three; Erszebet, George, and Joseph survived. In 1921, Anna Hanisko contracted brain cancer. The family was in extreme financial debt and George was unable to pay for the treatment. As Anna got progressively ill, George abandoned her and immigrated to America. Anna died in 1923, her sister was her only caregiver.

Death
George remarried to Jeanine Rhimer in 1930. He died in 1946 in New York City from bone cancer. Jeanine divorced George in 1943.