Ignacy Jan Paderewski

Polish pianist, composer, supporter of poland's independence movements, politician, prime minister of reborn poland (1860-1941).

Born November 6th, 1860 in Kurilivka. [ref]

Died June 29th, 1941 at 80 years old in New York City (pneumonia). [ref]

Occupations
classical composer, diplomat, music teacher, musicologist, pianist, politician

Life is like a very short visit to a toy shop between birth and death. Desmond Morris