Joseph Haydn

Date of birth:

  • Mar 31, 1732

Date of death:

  • May 31, 1809 (age 77 years)

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  • Haydn, Franz Joseph (1732-1809 ),
  • Haynd,
  • Haydn, Joseph,
  • Franz Josepf Haydn,
  • Haydn, F J,
  • Franz Josef Haydn,
  • Joseph Hayden,
  • Franz Haydn,
  • Franz Joseph Haydn,
  • J. Haydn,
  • Haydn,
  • F. J. Haydn

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  • A major figure in the development of European classical music.

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  • performing arts and sports

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  • composer

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