Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941) debut in Vienna in 1887 and he became celebrated in Europe and the USA as an exponent of Chopin.

Short Biography:

During World War I he helped to organize the Polish army in France; in 1919 he became prime minister of the newly independent Poland, which he represented at the Peace Conference, but continuing opposition forced him to resign the same year.

He resumed a musical career 1922, was president of the Polish National Council in Paris in 1940, and died in New York.

Why is Ignacy Jan Paderewski famous?

Ignacy Jan Paderewski was a Polish pianist, composer, and politician.

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Tags: pianist, composer, politician

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Category: Musicians  - ( Musicians Archive)

Date Added: 28 May '12

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