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Ignacy Jan Paderewski
Polish pianist, and politician Ignacy Jan Paderewski (38) weds Polish baroness, social activist, and humanitaran Helena Maria von Rosen (32) in Warsaw, Russian Empire, until hear death in 1934
Died in 1889 1889 Highlights
About May 31, 1889
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
