Lithuanian music stars died at age 67
Here are 3 famous musicians from Lithuania died at 67:
Jan Kurnakowicz
Jan Kurnakowicz (January 27, 1901 Vilnius-October 4, 1968 Warsaw) was a Lithuanian actor.
He spent the majority of his career on the stage and was known for his performances in both classical and contemporary plays. Kurnakowicz was a founding member of the Polish Theatre in Vilnius and later performed at the National Theatre in Warsaw. His performances received critical acclaim and he was known for his ability to bring emotional depth and nuance to his roles. In addition to his work as an actor, Kurnakowicz also worked as a director and theatre instructor. He continued to act until his death in 1968.
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Elchonon Wasserman
Elchonon Wasserman (April 5, 1874 Biržai-July 6, 1941 Seventh Fort) was a Lithuanian rabbi. He had three children, Simcha Wasserman, Naftoli Wasserman and Dovid Wasserman.
Elchonon Wasserman was a prominent figure in the Lithuanian Jewish community and played an active role in preserving traditional Jewish learning and culture. Wasserman was known for his vast knowledge of Jewish law and his expertise in Talmudic commentary. He was a disciple of Rabbi Israel Salanter and was heavily influenced by his teachings on ethical conduct and self-discipline.
During World War II, Wasserman became increasingly vocal in his opposition to the Nazi regime and its persecution of Jews. He wrote several letters and pamphlets denouncing the actions of the Nazis and urging resistance against their brutal tactics. Despite his efforts to mobilize the Jewish community against the Nazis, Wasserman ultimately perished in the Holocaust, along with thousands of other Jews in Lithuania. His legacy of scholarship, devotion, and resistance continues to be celebrated by the Jewish community worldwide.
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Antanas Baranauskas
Antanas Baranauskas (January 17, 1835 Anykščiai-November 26, 1902 Sejny) a.k.a. A.B., Bangputys, Jurksztas Smalaūsis, Jurkštas Smalaūsis or Baronas was a Lithuanian writer, mathematician and poet.
He is considered one of the most important figures in Lithuanian literature and a leading representative of Lithuania's national renaissance in the second half of the 19th century. Baranauskas was ordained a priest in 1863 and served in various parishes in Lithuania. He wrote his most famous work, "Anykščių šilelis" ("The Forest of Anykščiai"), a collection of poems and prose, in 1858-1859 while studying at the Vilnius Seminary. This work has become a symbol of Lithuanian national identity and a masterpiece of romanticism. In addition to his literary work, Baranauskas was also an accomplished mathematician and was known for his reforms in Lithuanian education.
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