Franz Xaver Süssmayr
1766–1803 (age 37)
Biography
Franz Xaver Süssmayr was an accomplished Austrian composer and musician who made significant contributions to the classical music tradition of his era. Born in 1766, he developed his musical talents during a period of great artistic flourishing in Vienna and the surrounding regions.
Süssmayr is remembered for his compositional work and his role in the musical life of late 18th-century Austria. His legacy endures through his compositions and his place in the history of classical music, with his remains resting in St. Marx Cemetery, a burial ground that has honored many notable cultural figures.