Oscar Straus
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Oscar Straus
Summary
Oscar Straus is a human[1]. He was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on March 6, 1870[3]. He passed away in Q250984[4]. He died on January 11, 1954[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], film score composer[8], screenwriter[9], and chapelmaster[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (234 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Oscar Straus was born in Vienna[2].
- Oscar Straus passed away in Q250984[4].
- Oscar Straus was born on March 6, 1870[3].
- Oscar Straus was born on April 6, 1870[12].
- Oscar Straus died on January 11, 1954[5].
- Oscar Straus died on January 12, 1954[13].
- Burial took place at Bad Ischl Friedhof[14].
- Among Oscar Straus's spouses was Nelly Irmen[15].
- Oscar Straus was married to Clara Straus[16].
- A child of Oscar Straus was Walter Straus[17].
- A child of Oscar Straus was Leo Straus[18].
- A child of Oscar Straus was Erwin Straus[19].
- Oscar Straus held citizenship in Austria[20].
- Oscar Straus held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[21].
- Oscar Straus worked as a conductor[6].
- Oscar Straus worked as a composer[7].
- Oscar Straus's professions included film score composer[8].
- Oscar Straus's professions included screenwriter[9].
- Oscar Straus's professions included chapelmaster[10].
- Oscar Straus's professions included musician[22].
- Oscar Straus's field of work was music composing[23].
- Oscar Straus's field of work was composed musical work[24].
- Oscar Straus's field of work was music composition[25].
- A notable work attributed to Oscar Straus is Ein Walzertraum[26].
- Oscar Straus received the Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: AT[29]
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Began / founded: 1870-03-06[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1954-01-11[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: cec7f5fe-5dee-4258-af3e-3bb1e469444b[32]
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Origins and Family
Oscar Straus was born in Vienna[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 6, 1870[3] and April 6, 1870[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], film score composer[8], screenwriter[9], chapelmaster[10], and musician[22]. Fields of work include music composing[23], a type of arts[33]; composed musical work[24], a type of work of art[34]; and music composition[25], an academic discipline[35].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Oscar Straus is Ein Walzertraum[26].
Recognition
Oscar Straus received the Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[27].
Personal Life
Spouses include Nelly Irmen[15], a violinist[36], b. 1870[37], of Cisleithania[38] and Clara Straus[16], a singer[39], 1886–1967[40], of Austria[41]. Children include Walter Straus[17], a writer[42], 1913–1945[43], of Cisleithania[44]; Leo Straus[18], a cabaret performer[45], 1897–1944[46], of Austria[47]; and Erwin Straus[19], a composer[48], 1910–1966[49], of Austria[50].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 11, 1954[5] and January 12, 1954[13]. Oscar Straus passed away in Q250984[4]. Burial took place at Bad Ischl Friedhof[14].
Why It Matters
Oscar Straus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (234 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Oscar Straus born?
Oscar Straus's place of birth was Vienna[2].
Where did Oscar Straus die?
Oscar Straus died in Q250984[4].
Who was Oscar Straus married to?
Oscar Straus's spouses include Nelly Irmen[15] and Clara Straus[16].
What did Oscar Straus do for work?
Oscar Straus worked as conductor[6], composer[7], film score composer[8], screenwriter[9], and chapelmaster[10].
What awards did Oscar Straus receive?
Honors received include Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[27].