Franz Karl Ginzkey

Franz Karl Ginzkey (8 September 1871, Pola, Austrian Littoral, Austria-Hungary (now Pula, Croatia) – 11 April 1963, Vienna) was an Austro-Hungarian (then Austrian) officer, poet and writer. His arguably most famous book ''Hatschi Bratschis Luftballon'' (''Hatschi Bratschi's Balloon'') captivated generations of children. Provided by Wikipedia