Ignacy Jan Paderewski Biography

Fast Facts

• Was given an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Krakow in 1919
• In 1925, he received an Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
• At the age of 12, he trained in piano at the Warsaw Conservatorium
• Trained in music composition under composers Friedrich Kiel and Heinrich Urban
• Was best known for his work as a composer and accomplished pianist
• In 1919, he served as Prime Minister of Poland and Minister of Foreign Affairs
• Represented Poland at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference