Isaac Schwartz

Composer and educator from Ukraine

Isaac Schwartz - Composer and educator from Ukraine
Born

1923
102 years ago

Died

December 27th, 2009
15 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Ukraine

Links & References

Born in Ukraine, a composer and educator worked in the fields of music and education. Created numerous compositions, including music for film and theater. Served as a professor at several institutions, imparting knowledge to aspiring musicians. Contributed significantly to the cultural landscape of Ukrainian and Russian music through various educational initiatives.

Composed music for the film 'The Straw Hat'

Wrote scores for theatrical productions

Served as a music educator in several institutions

Other People Who Died on December 27th

Hugh Blair

Scottish minister and author of sermons
Born
April 7th, 1718 307 years ago
Died
December 27th, 1800 224 years ago — 82 years old

An important figure in the Church of Scotland, this individual served as a minister and became a prominent preacher. Recognized for preaching influential sermons, he also contributed to the literary world as an author. His works focused on eloquence and moral improvement. Notably, he published a series of sermons that reflected his views on ethics and religion, which gained significant attention during his time. Through his writings, he engaged with contemporary issues and offered insights into moral philosophy and public discourse.

Continue Reading

Hafizullah Amin

Afghan politician and foreign minister
Born
August 1st, 1929 95 years ago
Died
December 27th, 1979 45 years ago — 50 years old

A prominent Afghan educator and politician served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Played a significant role in the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. Actively participated in the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan, promoting socialist policies. His tenure as foreign minister was marked by efforts to navigate the complexities of Afghanistan's foreign relations during a politically turbulent era. Contributed to educational reforms in Afghanistan aimed at expanding literacy and access to education. His leadership was characterized by attempts to implement radical changes within the government structure.

Continue Reading

Calvin Bridges

American geneticist and academic
Born
January 11th, 1889 136 years ago
Died
December 27th, 1938 86 years ago — 49 years old

Contributions to the field of genetics focused on the study of fruit flies. Conducted research that illustrated the principles of heredity. Served as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Helped to advance understanding of chromosomal behavior during cell division and its role in inheritance.

Continue Reading

Jean Mabillon

French monk and scholar on historical texts
Born
November 23rd, 1632 392 years ago
Died
December 27th, 1707 317 years ago — 75 years old

Born in 1632, a French monk and scholar contributed significantly to the field of historical criticism and ecclesiastical history. Established methods for analyzing and authenticating ancient manuscripts. Authored several works including "De Re Diplomatica," a foundational treatise on the study of documents and their authenticity. His scholarship laid the groundwork for modern paleography and diplomatics.

Continue Reading

Frank Blaichman

Polish resistance fighter during WWII
Born
1922 103 years ago
Died
December 27th, 2018 6 years ago — 96 years old

Participated in the Polish resistance against Nazi Germany during World War II. After being captured and detained, escaped from a German prison and continued to fight against occupying forces. Contributed to Jewish resistance efforts and later settled in the United States, where he shared his experiences and advocated for Jewish history and memory.

Continue Reading

Charles Lamb

English poet and essayist of the 19th century
Born
February 10th, 1775 250 years ago
Died
December 27th, 1834 190 years ago — 59 years old

A prominent English poet and essayist, contributed significantly to literature in the early 19th century. Provided a unique perspective on everyday life through essays and poetry. Collaborated with his sister Mary Lamb on 'Tales from Shakespeare', adapting the works for children. Achieved recognition for the essays published in 'Essays of Elia', capturing the essence of London life. The combination of personal experiences and literary skill established a lasting legacy in English literature.

Continue Reading