Ignacy Jan Paderewski

Birth Name:

Birth Place:

Kurilovka, Ukraine

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor

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

Fast Facts