Also known as
  • Strauß II,
  • J. Strauss II,
  • Johan Strauss II,
  • Strauss, fils,
  • Johann Strauss Jr,
  • Johann Straus,
  • Johann Strauss, Jr.,
  • Joh Strauss II,
  • J Strauss Jr,
  • Johann Strauss (Sohn),
  • more
Johann Strauss II (in German: Johann Strauß (Sohn), "Johann Strauss (son)"; in English also Johann Strauss the Younger, Johann Strauss Jr., Johann Sebastian Strauss) (October 25, 1825 – June 3, 1899) was an Austria composer known especially for his waltz, such as On The Beautiful Blue Danube. Son of the composer Johann Strauss I, and brother of composers Josef Strauss and Eduard Strauss; Johann II is the most famous member of the Strauss family. He was known in his lifetime as "the waltz king"... full article at wikipedia

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  • Oct 25, 1825
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  • Jun 3, 1899
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  • Nov 15, 1955
  • Jul 28, 2006
  • Apr 6, 1968

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