Helena Modjeska

Polish-American actress (1840–1909) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Helena Modjeska
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Helena Modrzejewska (Polish pronunciation: [mɔdʐɛˈjɛfska]; born Jadwiga Benda, (12 October 1840 – 8 April 1909), known professionally as Helena Modjeska, was a Polish actress. She was known for performing many Shakespearean plays.[1] Modjeska was born in Kraków, Poland.

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Modjeska died on 8 April 1909 in Newport Beach, California from Bright's disease at the age of 68.

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