Johann Strauss was nicknamed "the king of the waltz," or "the waltz king." Read more: Johann Strauss Biography - life, family, story, mother, son, information, born, time http://www.notablebiographies.com/St-Tr/Strauss-Johann.html#ixzz1ESuggIim
Walking through the forest, Strauss heard a bird chirping "bom bom bom bom" (the part where violins play 1-2-3-4) And the rest came naturally!
Oscar Straus (sic) changed his name from Strauss by dropping one "s", so he wouldn't be confused with the Strauss (Johann Sr and Jr, etc) family. Apparently no close relationship. He is primarily known for the operetta "The Chocolate Soldier" based on a play"Arms and the Man" by Geo Bernard Shaw.
Josef and Eduard
1930
Johann Strauss Sr. was born on March 14, 1804.
Johann Strauss was born on March 14, 1804.
Johann Strauss III was born in 1866.
Johann Strauss II was born on October 25, 1825.
Johann Strauss
Johann Sebastian Bach was born on March 21, 1685.
Johann Strauss I died in 1849.
Johann Strauss was born on March 14, 1804 and died on September 25, 1849. Johann Strauss would have been 45 years old at the time of death or 211 years old today.
Johann Strauss the 2nd was known as the waltz king
Johann Strauss III died in 1939.
Strauss Sr.
Johann Strauss II was born on October 25, 1825 and died on June 3, 1899. Johann Strauss II would have been 73 years old at the time of death or 189 years old today.