Johann Strauss II was born on October 25, 1825[1], in Neubau[2]. He died on June 3, 1899[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a conductor[5] and composer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,815 views/month, #6,551 of 1,000,298).[7]
Notable work: The Gypsy Baron[28], Die Fledermaus[29], The Blue Danube[30]
Award received: Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[31], Knight of the Legion of Honour[32], 4th class, Order of the Medjidie[33], Knight of the Order of the Lion and the Sun[34], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[35], honorary member[36], Knight Officer of the Order of the Saxe-Ernestine[37], Knight First class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion[38], Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[39], Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[40], Knight of the Order of Carlos III[41], Order of Civil Merit[42], Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[43], knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[44]
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Things named for Johann Strauss II include Johann Strauss Orchestra[60], an orchestra[61], in Netherlands[62], founded in 1987[63].
Why It Matters
Johann Strauss II has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 110 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
Works attributed to him include Wo die Zitronen blühen[66], a musical work/composition[67]. Entities named for him include Johann Strauss Orchestra[60], an orchestra[61], in Netherlands[62], founded in 1987[63].
Johann Strauss II's father was Johann Strauss I[11]. Johann Strauss II's mother was Maria Anna Streim[12].
Who was Johann Strauss II married to?
Johann Strauss II's spouses include Henrietta Treffz[13], Angelika Strauss[14], and Adele Strauss[15].
What did Johann Strauss II do for work?
Johann Strauss II worked as a conductor[5] and composer[6].
What awards did Johann Strauss II receive?
Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[31], Knight of the Legion of Honour[32], 4th class, Order of the Medjidie[33], and Knight of the Order of the Lion and the Sun[34].
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