Biography

After the outbreak of the revolution in Paris, Chopin went to England and Scotland. He was already in very poor health, and the journey aggravated it.

All the time, however, he was composing for the orphanage, although he was occupied with numerous concerts at various courts.

The master's complete deafness prevented him from contact with the surroundings.

He introduced the poll tax, which was the primary source of revenue for the Russian monarchy until 1887.

To combat inflation, he introduced a new gold coin, the solidus, which became the standard for Byzantine and European currencies for more than a thousand years.

Some sources claim Anna wished to be considered a product of her mother’s early marriage, so she claimed her father was a man named Pavel, who died when she was a toddler.

He worked less and less, limiting the number of lessons to more advanced students.

Bishop Cyril harboured a deep, pathological hatred for Hypatia.

Isabella I of Castile allowed Columbus to organize an expedition to sail under the flag of the Spanish crown.

Lodovico was not interested in the children, for whom he was cold and strict, especially Michelangelo.