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Born on January 31, 1797, Franz Schubert was from Himmelpfortgrund, Austria. Franz Schubert was listed as a composer, pianist and teacher. Death is recorded on November 19, 1828, at the age of 31. Schooling on record includes University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. Notable works include Symphony No. 8, Symphony No. 9 and Symphony No. 3.
My Take
Schubert is one of those figures who makes you genuinely sad that the world only got 31 years of him. He composed over a thousand pieces — symphonies, string quartets, piano sonatas, and more than 600 songs — while largely unknown outside a small circle of Viennese friends. What gets me is the emotional range: Winterreise is one of the most devastating song cycles ever written, and then he turns around and gives you something warm and playful in the same year. The Unfinished Symphony alone would be a career highlight for most composers. He died in 1828, just a year after Beethoven, and he'd actually asked to be buried near him. That wish was granted. A quiet giant whose reputation only grew after he was gone.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Franz Schubert
- Name (Japanese)
- フランツ・シューベルト
- Reading
- ふらんつ・しゅーべると
- Born
- January 31, 1797 – November 19, 1828
- Origin
- Himmelpfortgrund, Austria
- Occupation
- composer / pianist / teacher
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
2. Background
- University
- University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Symphony No. 8 |
| Notable work | Symphony No. 9 |
| Notable work | Symphony No. 3 |
| Notable work | Winterreise |
| Notable work | Death and the Maiden |
| Notable work | Ellens dritter Gesang |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Franz Schubert born?
Franz Schubert was born on January 31, 1797.
When did Franz Schubert die?
Franz Schubert died on November 19, 1828, aged 31.
Where was Franz Schubert from?
Franz Schubert was from Himmelpfortgrund, Austria.
What did Franz Schubert do?
Franz Schubert worked as composer, pianist, teacher.
Where did Franz Schubert study?
Franz Schubert attended University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
What was Franz Schubert known for?
Franz Schubert's notable works include Symphony No. 8, Symphony No. 9, Symphony No. 3.
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