Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Austrian composer of the Classical period (1756–1791)
1756 — 1791
Quick Facts
Profession
Austrian composer of the Classical period (1756–1791)
Born
January 27, 1756
Died
1791 (age ~35)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
composer, pianist, organist
Prince-Archbishopric of SalzburgBorn in SalzburgDied in Vienna
1756
Born in Salzburg (1756-01-27)
1770
AwardOrder of the Golden Spur
1791
Died in Vienna
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a Classical composer and musician. In his brief life, he completed more than 800 works including outstanding examples of most of the genres of his time: symphonies, concertos, chamber music, opera, and choral music.
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Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?+
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a Classical composer and musician. In his brief life, he completed more than 800 works including outstanding examples of most of the genres of his time: symphonies, concertos, chamber music, opera, and choral music.
What does the name Wolfgang mean?+
The name Wolfgang means "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is of German origin.
When was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born?+
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756.
When did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart die?+
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in 1791, at approximately 35 years of age.
Name Meaning
A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.
The name Wolfgang is of German origin, meaning "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Wolfgang — January 27, 1756
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
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