Ignacy Jan Paderewski

Polish pianist, composer, supporter of Poland's independence movements, politician, Prime Minister of reborn Poland (1860–1941)
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Ignacy Jan Paderewski

Summary

Ignacy Jan Paderewski is a human[1]. Born in Kurilivka[2], he… he was born on November 18, 1860[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on June 29, 1941[5]. He worked as a politician[6], pianist[7], classical composer[8], diplomat[9], and musicologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (907 views/month, #7,134 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski's place of birth was Kurilivka[2].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski died in New York City[4].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski was born on November 18, 1860[3].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski was born on November 6, 1860[12].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski died on June 29, 1941[5].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski is buried at St. John's Archcathedral[13].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[14].
  • Among Ignacy Jan Paderewski's spouses was Helena Paderewska[15].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski held citizenship in Poland[16].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski worked as a politician[6].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski's professions included pianist[7].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski worked as a classical composer[8].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski worked as a diplomat[9].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski's professions included musicologist[10].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski worked as a music educator[19].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski held the position of Prime Minister of Poland[20].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski held the position of National Council of Poland[21].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski held the position of ambassador[22].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland[23].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski was educated at Chopin University of Music[24].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[26].
  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski received the Order of the White Eagle[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ignacy Jan Paderewski's place of birth was Kurilivka[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 18, 1860[3] and November 6, 1860[12].

Education

Ignacy Jan Paderewski was educated at Chopin University of Music[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], pianist[7], classical composer[8], diplomat[9], musicologist[10], and music educator[19]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Poland[20], a public office[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1918[30], headquartered in Chancellery of Poland[31]; National Council of Poland[21], a governing body[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1939[34]; ambassador[22], a diplomatic rank[35]; and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland[23], a position[36], in Poland[37], founded in 1917[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[26], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Order of the White Eagle[27], an order[43], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[44], founded in 1705[45]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[46], a class of award[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1871[49]; Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[50]; and honorary doctor of the Lviv University[51], an award[52], in Ukraine[53].

Personal Life

Ignacy Jan Paderewski was married to Helena Paderewska[15]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[54]. He was affiliated with the Front Morges[55].

Death and Burial

Ignacy Jan Paderewski died on June 29, 1941[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[56]. Recorded place of burial include St. John's Archcathedral[13] and Arlington National Cemetery[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ignacy Jan Paderewski include Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport[57], an airport[58], in Poland[59]; Ignacy Jan Paderewski Polish Institute of Diplomacy[60], a government agency[61], in Poland[62], founded in 2012[63]; and The Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań[64].

Why It Matters

Ignacy Jan Paderewski ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (907 views/month, #7,134 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

Entities named for him include Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport[57], an airport[58], in Poland[59]; Ignacy Jan Paderewski Polish Institute of Diplomacy[60], a government agency[61], in Poland[62], founded in 2012[63]; and The Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań[64].

FAQs

Where was Ignacy Jan Paderewski born?

Ignacy Jan Paderewski's place of birth was Kurilivka[2].

Where did Ignacy Jan Paderewski die?

Ignacy Jan Paderewski died in New York City[4].

Who was Ignacy Jan Paderewski married to?

Ignacy Jan Paderewski's spouses include Helena Paderewska[15].

What did Ignacy Jan Paderewski do for work?

Ignacy Jan Paderewski worked as politician[6], pianist[7], classical composer[8], diplomat[9], and musicologist[10].

Where did Ignacy Jan Paderewski go to school?

Ignacy Jan Paderewski was educated at Chopin University of Music[24].

What awards did Ignacy Jan Paderewski receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[26], Order of the White Eagle[27], and Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[46].

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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