SALZBURG FAMOUS PEOPLE |
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the influential composer, was born and raised in
Salzburg. His house of birth, and his living house are popular attractions.
His family is buried in a small church graveyard in the old town, and many
monuments to him exist in the city.
Christian Doppler, specialist in acoustic theory, was born in Salzburg. He
is most renowned for discovery of his namesake, the Doppler effect.
Joseph Mohr, the author of Silent Night with Franz Gruber, was born in
Salzburg. As a priest in neighbouring Oberndorf, he performed the song for
the first time in 1818. |
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Noted writer Stefan Zweig resided in Salzburg for about 15 years until his
departure in 1934.
Salzburg is also the birthplace of Hans Makart, a 19th century Austrian
painter-decorator and national celebrity. Makartplatz (Makart Square) is
named in his honour. |
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