1813–1883

Introduction

Born: May 22, 1813, Leip­zig, Ger­ma­ny.

Died: Feb­ru­a­ry 13, 1883, Ca’ Ven­dra­min Ca­ler­gi, Ven­ice, It­a­ly.

Buried: Vil­la Wahn­fried, Bay­reuth, Ger­ma­ny.

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A com­pos­er, the­a­ter di­rect­or, po­le­mi­cist, and con­duc­tor, Wag­ner is pri­mar­i­ly known for his op­er­as.

Sources

Music