Today in History - January 9th. 1939 - Johann Strauss III
Johann Eduard Strauss was born on February 16th. 1866 in Vienna, capital of Austria.
On April 17th. 1894, Johan Strauss III married Maria Emilie Karoline Hofner.
Initially Johann Strauss III was beter known for his conductor capacities than
He died on January 9th. 1939 in Berlin (Germany).
Johann Strauss III - Source picture: Wikipedia
His parents were Eduard Strauss and Maria Klenkhart. As member of the famous
Strauss family he was entrusted with the task of upholding the family's tradition
after the desolution of the Strauss Orchestra in 1901. Therefor the family Strauss
dominated the Viennese light orchestra world for decades.
On April 17th. 1894, Johan Strauss III married Maria Emilie Karoline Hofner.
They would have 4 children.
Initially Johann Strauss III was beter known for his conductor capacities than
for his composings.
Although his later work like Op. 40, or the Coronation Waltz became very
famous.This was played on the Coronation of King Edward VII on
August 9th. 1902.
He died on January 9th. 1939 in Berlin (Germany).
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