Johann Strauss II
Composer

Johann Strauss II Net Worth

Johann Strauss II, born on October 25, 1825 in Vienna, Austria, was a renowned Austrian composer known as The Waltz King. He composed over 500 works, mainly consisting of dance music and operettas, and was honored with the Order of the Medjidieh by the Sultan of Turkey in 1888.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 25, 1825
Birth Place Vienna, Austria
Age 194 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 3, 1899 (age 73)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $20 million (2024)

About

Nicknamed The Waltz King, he was an Austrian Composer who created over 500 works, mainly comprised of dance music and operettas. In 1888, the Sultan of Turkey bestowed upon him the Order of the Medjidieh.

Before Fame

He learned to play the violin in secret as a child. He debuted at Dommayer's Casino in October 1844 performing mostly waltzes and polkas.

Trivia

He succumbed to the intense mental and physical demands of his career and suffered a nervous breakdown in 1853.

Family Life

His father was the revered Composer Johann Strauss I. He married his third wife Adele Deutsch in 1882. He made an agreement with his brother to have most of his original work destroyed after his death.

Associated With

His work was admired by fellow Composer Richard Wagner.

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