- Born
- 12 October 1931
Uccle - Country
- Belgium
Biography
Simon Gronowski is a jazz musician who plays piano. Simon Gronowski was born on 12 October 1931 in Uccle. Honours include honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (2020), Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown (2025) and Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Simon Gronowski (born October 12, 1931) is a doctor of law, lawyer, jazz pianist, Holocaust survivor and author of the autobiography "L'Enfant du XXe Convoi" (The Child of the 20th Convoy). He served as president of the "Association of the Jewish Deportees in Belgium. Daughters and Sons of the Deportation". His escape as a boy from a train bound for Auschwitz inspired an opera. His memoir was recounted in a children’s picture book, "Simon, le petit évadé".
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Awards
- 2020 honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- 2025 Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown
- Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Simon Gronowski play?
Simon Gronowski is known for playing piano.
When and where was Simon Gronowski born?
Simon Gronowski was born 12 October 1931 in Uccle.
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