Richard Strauss Rank
About Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss was a renowned German composer and conductor regarded as one of the most prominent composers of the Romantic era. His best known works include Elektra, Der Rosenkavlier and Death and Transfiguration.
Family Life
He was the son of Josephine and musician Franz Strauss. He and popular soprano Pauline de Ahna got married in 1894. The couple had a son named Franz in 1897.
Trivia
He began composing his first pieces when he was only six years old. By the time he was 18, he had composed over a hundred works.
Adolf Hitler was an admirer of his work.
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F.A.Q. about Richard Strauss
When is his birthday?
Richard Strauss' birthday is on June 11, 1864.
In how many days is his birthday?
Richard's birthday is in 14 days
How old was Richard when he died?
He was 85 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 8, 1949.
How old would he be today?
Richard Strauss would be 157 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Richard from?
He was born in Munich, Bavaria.
Richard Strauss' Popularity
Richard Strauss was a famous German composer and conductor, who was born on June 11, 1864. As a person born on this date, Richard Strauss is listed in our database as the 32nd most popular celebrity for the day (June 11) and the 5th most popular for the year (1864).
People born on June 11 fall under the Zodiac sign of Gemini, the Twins. Richard Strauss is the 979th most popular Gemini.
Aside from information specific to Richard Strauss' birthday, Richard Strauss is the 115th most famous German.
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