Constanze Mozart
1762–1842 (age 80)
Biography
Constanze Mozart devoted herself to preserving the legacy of her husband, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, while also contributing her own reflections through writing, biographies, and correspondence. Her stewardship of his works and her thoughtful accounts helped ensure that the composer’s genius would endure for generations.
Her life was marked by resilience, dignity, and a devotion to culture, and her grave at St. Sebastian's Cemetery stands as a testament to her enduring role in shaping Vienna’s musical heritage.