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About Frédéric Chopin
Frédéric Chopin was a Polish-French composer and pianist widely regarded as Poland's greatest composers. Some of his best known compositions include Piano Sonata No.2 in B flat minor, Op.35, 24 Preludes, Op.28, Polonaise-Fantaisie, Barcarolle and Mazurkas, Op.24. Over a century after his death, his compositions still remain popular across the world.
Family Life
He was the son of Tekla Justina Krzyzanovska and Mikolaj (Nicolas) Chopin. He never married nor had children. After his failed engagement to Polish artist Maria Wodzińska in 1836, he began a much publicized romantic affair with French novelist and memoirist George Sand. The relationship lasted from 1837 to 1847.
Trivia
Prior to his death, he requested that when he died, his heart be taken out of his body and buried separately because he feared being buried alive.
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F.A.Q. about Frédéric Chopin
When is his birthday?
Frédéric Chopin's birthday is on February 22, 1810.
In how many days is his birthday?
Fryderyk's birthday is in 303 days
How old was Fryderyk when he died?
He was 39 years old.
When did he die?
He died in October 17, 1849.
How old would he be today?
Frédéric Chopin would be 214 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Fryderyk from?
He was born in Żelazowa Wola, Poland.