Helena Paderewska
Helena Maria Paderewska (née von Rosen; previously Górska) (August 1, 1856 – January 16, 1934) was a Polish social activist who helped found the Polish White Cross society during World War I (among other humanitarian activities), and also is known as the second wife and partial biographer of Polish patriot, prime minister and musician Ignacy Jan Paderewski.
Helena Paderewska | |
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Helena Paderewska circa 1929 | |
| Born | Helena Maria von Rosen August 1, 1856 Warsaw, Congress Poland, Russian Empire |
| Died | January 16, 1934 (aged 77) Riond-Bosson, Switzerland |
| Spouse(s) | Władysław Górski Ignacy Jan Paderewski |
| Children | Wacław Otton Górski Maria Górska Alfred Paderewski (stepson) |
| Parent(s) | Wladislaw Friedrich Johann Kasimir von Rosen Zofia Taube |
| Awards | Pontifical cross |
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