Johann Strauss I

Composer

1804 – 1849

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Who was Johann Strauss I?

Johann Strauss I was an Austrian Romantic composer. He was famous for his waltzes, and he popularized them alongside Joseph Lanner, thereby setting the foundations for his sons to carry on his musical dynasty. His most famous piece is the Radetzky March.

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Born
Mar 14, 1804
Vienna
Also known as
  • Johann Strauss Sr
  • Johann Straus sr.
  • Johan Strauss, Sr.
  • Johann Strauss Snr.
  • J. Strauss I
  • Johann Strauss Vater
  • Johann Strauß sr.
  • Strauss, Johann, I
  • Johann Baptist Strauß
  • Johann Baptist Strauss
Children
Died
Sep 25, 1849
Vienna

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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