Hofmann,Josef Casimir

Hofmann,Josef Casimir
Hofmann, Josef Casimir. 1876-1957.
Polish-born American pianist and composer who helped found the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia (1924).

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  • Hofmann — I. biographical name August Wilhelm von 1818 1892 German chemist II. biographical name Hans 1880 1966 American (German born) painter III. biographical name Josef Casimir 1876 1957 Polish pianist …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • Andreas Joseph Hofmann — (* 14. Juli 1752 in Zell am Main; † 6. September 1849 in Winkel (Rheingau)[1]) war ein deutscher Philosoph und Revolutionär und einer der Hauptakteure der Mainzer Republik. Als Vorsitzender des Rheinisch deutschen Nationalkonvents rief er am 18.… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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