Helena Modjeska
Helena Modrzejewska (Polish pronunciation: [mɔdʐɛˈjɛfska]; born Jadwiga Benda; 12 October 1840 – 8 April 1909), known professionally as Helena Modjeska, was a Polish actress who specialized in Shakespearean and tragic roles. She was successful first on the Polish stage. After emigrating to the United States (and despite her poor command of English), she also succeeded on stage in America and London. She is regarded as the greatest actress in the history of theatre in Poland.
Helena Modjeska | |
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Helena Modjeska, ca. 1890 | |
| Born | Jadwiga Benda (baptized Helena Opid) 12 October 1840 |
| Died | 8 April 1909 (aged 68) Newport Beach, California, U.S. |
| Spouses | Gustav Modrzejewski
(m. 1861; div. 1868)Count Karol Bozenta Chłapowski
(m. 1868) |
| Children | 2, including Ralph Modjeski |
| Relatives | Władysław T. Benda (nephew) |
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