Joseph Haydn
Austrian composer (1732–1809)
1732 — 1809
Quick Facts
Profession
Austrian composer (1732–1809)
Born
March 31, 1732
Died
1809 (age ~77)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
composer, pianist, conductor
Holy Roman EmpireBorn in RohrauDied in Vienna
1732
Born in Rohrau (1732-03-31)
1804
Awardhonorary citizen of Vienna
1809
Died in Vienna
About
Franz Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was pivotal in the evolution of chamber music forms like the string quartet and piano trio. His contributions to musical form have led him to be called "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String quartet".
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Who is Joseph Haydn?+
Franz Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was pivotal in the evolution of chamber music forms like the string quartet and piano trio. His contributions to musical form have led him to be called "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String quartet".
What does the name Joseph mean?+
The name Joseph means "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is of English origin.
When was Joseph Haydn born?+
Joseph Haydn was born on March 31, 1732.
When did Joseph Haydn die?+
Joseph Haydn died in 1809, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.
The name Joseph is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Joseph
Joseph — March 31, 1732
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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