Richard Strauss
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Richard Strauss
Summary
Richard Strauss is a human[1]. Born in Munich[2], he… he was born on June 11, 1864[3]. He died in Garmisch-Partenkirchen[4]. He died on September 8, 1949[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], librettist[8], musician[9], and general music director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,180 views/month, #5,967 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Richard Strauss was born in Munich[2].
- Richard Strauss passed away in Garmisch-Partenkirchen[4].
- Richard Strauss was born on June 11, 1864[3].
- Richard Strauss died on September 8, 1949[5].
- Richard Strauss is buried at Friedhof Garmisch[12].
- Richard Strauss's father was Franz Strauss[13].
- Richard Strauss's mother was Josephine Strauss[14].
- Among Richard Strauss's spouses was Pauline de Ahna[15].
- A child of Richard Strauss was Franz Strauss[16].
- Richard Strauss held citizenship in Germany[17].
- Richard Strauss worked as a composer[6].
- Richard Strauss worked as a conductor[7].
- Richard Strauss's professions included librettist[8].
- Richard Strauss's professions included musician[9].
- Richard Strauss's professions included general music director[10].
- A notable work attributed to Richard Strauss is Also sprach Zarathustra[18].
- A notable work attributed to Richard Strauss is Salome[19].
- A notable work attributed to Richard Strauss is Der Rosenkavalier[20].
- A notable work attributed to Richard Strauss is Ariadne auf Naxos[21].
- A notable work attributed to Richard Strauss is Elektra[22].
- Richard Strauss received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23].
- Richard Strauss received the honorary citizen of Munich[24].
- Richard Strauss received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[25].
- Richard Strauss received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[26].
- Richard Strauss received the honorary citizen of Vienna[27].
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Origins and Family
Richard Strauss was born in Munich[2]. He was born on June 11, 1864[3]. His father was Franz Strauss[13]. His mother was Josephine Strauss[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], librettist[8], musician[9], and general music director[10].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Also sprach Zarathustra[18], Salome[19], Der Rosenkavalier[20], Ariadne auf Naxos[21], and Elektra[22]. Things named for Richard Strauss include 16703 Richardstrauss[28] and Mount Strauss[29].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23], a civil decoration[30], in Prussia[31], founded in 1842[32]; honorary citizen of Munich[24], an award[33], in Germany[34]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[25], an order[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1980[37]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[26], a class of award[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1871[40]; honorary citizen of Vienna[27], an award[41], in Austria[42], founded in 1839[43]; and Order of the Redeemer[44], an order[45], in Greece[46], founded in 1833[47].
Personal Life
Richard Strauss was married to Pauline de Ahna[15]. A child of him was Franz Strauss[16]. His religion is recorded as Christian atheism[48].
Death and Burial
Richard Strauss died on September 8, 1949[5]. He died in Garmisch-Partenkirchen[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof Garmisch[12].
Why It Matters
Richard Strauss ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,180 views/month, #5,967 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[51], a philosopher[52], 1844–1900[53], of Kingdom of Prussia[54], specialised in classical philology[55]; Carter Burwell[56], a composer[57], b. 1954[58], of United States[59], awarded the British Independent Film Award for Best Music[60], specialised in film score[61]; and Craig Armstrong[62], a composer[63], b. 1959[64], of United Kingdom[65], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[66], specialised in soundtrack[67].
Entities named for him include 16703 Richardstrauss[28] and Mount Strauss[29].
FAQs
Where was Richard Strauss born?
Richard Strauss was born in Munich[2].
Where did Richard Strauss die?
Richard Strauss passed away in Garmisch-Partenkirchen[4].
Who were Richard Strauss's parents?
Richard Strauss's father was Franz Strauss[13]. Richard Strauss's mother was Josephine Strauss[14].
Who was Richard Strauss married to?
Richard Strauss's spouses include Pauline de Ahna[15].
What did Richard Strauss do for work?
Richard Strauss worked as composer[6], conductor[7], librettist[8], musician[9], and general music director[10].
What awards did Richard Strauss receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23], honorary citizen of Munich[24], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[25], and Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[26].
Who did Richard Strauss influence?
Richard Strauss has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[51], Carter Burwell[56], and Craig Armstrong[62].