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Josef Strauss

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Austrian composer

Person · Open Library

Born
1915
Died
1988
Works
46

Top works

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Germany
Active from
1827
Active to
1870
classicalcomposergermangerman composerliedopera

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
29,383
Total plays
129,603

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Josef Strauss (August 20, 1827 - July 22, 1870) was an Austrian composer. He was fondly referred to as 'Pepi' by his family and close friends. The son of Johann Strauss I and brother of Johann Strauss II and Eduard Strauss, he was born in Vienna. He worked initially as an engineer and designer before joining the family orchestra in the 1850s. His academic achievements at an early age do not point to him being a composer as he was also destined by <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Josef+Strauss

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Josef
Family name
Strauss
Gender
male
Citizenship
Austrian Empire
Place of birth
Vienna
Place of death
Vienna
Occupation
conductor
Educated at
TU Wien
Languages spoken
German
Native language
German
Instrument
violin
Image
Josef Strauss (1827-1870).jpg
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Commons category
Josef Strauss
date of birth
1827-08-22
date of death
1870-07-21
Commons Creator page
Josef Strauss
name in native language
Josef Strauss
start of work period
1853-00-00
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Works in European collections

36 objects attributed to Josef Strauss, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana