| Franz Joseph Haydn
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March 31, 1732 – May 31, 1809 One of the most prominent composers of the classical period, Haydn is called by some the “Father of the Symphony” and “Father of the String Quartet”. His Emperor’s Hymn (1797) later became the Austrian national anthem. Entered Apprentice February 4, 1785 Lodge Zur Wahrn Eintracht, Vienna
Source: Denslow, 10,000 Famous Freemasons. |