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Johann Strauss II
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26 Oct 1825
† 03 Jun 1899
Sankt Ulrich, Austrian Empire [now Vienna, Austria]
Biography
Johann Baptist Strauss II (25 October 1825 – 3 June 1899), also known as Johann Strauss Jr., the Younger or the Son (German: Johann Strauß Sohn), was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas, as well as a violinist. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other types of dance music, as well as several operettas and a ballet.
Also Known As
The Waltz King, Johann Strauss Jr., Johann Strauss Sohn, Johann Strauß Sohn, Johann Strauss 2
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