Richard Strauss
German composer and orchestra director (1864–1949)
1864 — 1949
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Profession
German composer and orchestra director (1864–1949)
Born
June 11, 1864
Died
1949 (age ~85)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
composer, conductor, musician
GermanyBorn in MunichDied in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
1864
Born in Munich (1864-06-11)
1910
AwardBavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
1924
Awardhonorary citizen of Vienna
1934
AwardAdlerschild des Deutschen Reiches
1936
AwardGerman Olympic Decoration 1st Class
1936
AwardRoyal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal
About
Richard Georg Strauss was a German composer and conductor known for his tone poems and operas. A leading figure of the late Romantic and early Modern era, and a successor to Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt, he combined, along with his friend Gustav Mahler, subtleties of orchestration with an advanced harmonic style.
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Who is Richard Strauss?+
Richard Georg Strauss was a German composer and conductor known for his tone poems and operas. A leading figure of the late Romantic and early Modern era, and a successor to Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt, he combined, along with his friend Gustav Mahler, subtleties of orchestration with an advanced
What does the name Richard mean?+
The name Richard means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is of English origin.
When was Richard Strauss born?+
Richard Strauss was born on June 11, 1864.
When did Richard Strauss die?+
Richard Strauss died in 1949, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.
The name Richard is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Richard — June 11, 1864
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Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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