Franz Liszt
Hungarian romantic composer and virtuoso pianist (1811–1886)
1811 — 1886
Quick Facts
Profession
Hungarian romantic composer and virtuoso pianist (1811–1886)
Born
October 22, 1811
Died
1886 (age ~75)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, composer, conductor
Austrian EmpireBorn in RaidingDied in Bayreuth
1811
Born in Raiding (1811-10-22)
1859
AwardKnight of the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)
1884
AwardBavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
1886
Died in Bayreuth
About
Franz Liszt was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor and teacher of the Romantic period. With a diverse body of work spanning more than six decades, he is considered to be one of the most prolific and influential composers of his era, and his piano works continue to be widely performed and recorded.
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Who is Franz Liszt?+
Franz Liszt was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor and teacher of the Romantic period. With a diverse body of work spanning more than six decades, he is considered to be one of the most prolific and influential composers of his era, and his piano works continue to be widely performed
What does the name Franz mean?+
The name Franz means "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is of German origin.
When was Franz Liszt born?+
Franz Liszt was born on October 22, 1811.
When did Franz Liszt die?+
Franz Liszt died in 1886, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.
The name Franz is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Franz — October 22, 1811
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
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