Helena Modjeska (October 12, 1840 – April 8, 1909), whose actual Polish surname was Modrzejewska (, was a renowned actress who specialized in Shakespearean and tragic roles.
Modjeska was the mother of Polish-American bridge engineer Ralph Modjeski.
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