Joseph Haydn
Austrian composer
Born on: March 31, 1732Died on: May 31, 1809
Aged: 77 years 61 days (926 months)
Birth Sign: Aries
Franz Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was pivotal in the evolution of chamber music forms like the string quartet and piano trio.
His contributions to musical form have led him to be called "Father of the Symphony", "Father of the String quartet" and "Father of Sonata form".
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