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Franz Xaver Gruber

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Year of Birth:1787
Year of death:1863

Biography

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(aged 75)
Franz Xaver Gruber (25 November 1787 – 7 June 1863) was an Austrian primary school teacher, church organist and composer in the village of Arnsdorf, who is best known for composing the music to "Stille Nacht" ("Silent Night").
Gruber was born on 25 November 1787 in the village of Hochburg-Ach, Upper Austria, the son of linen weavers, Josef and Maria Gruber. His given name was recorded in the baptismal record as "Conrad Xavier," but this was later changed... more

Also known as

  • Gruber
  • F. Gruber
  • François Grüber
  • Franz Xavier Gruber
  • Franz Gruber
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