Joseph Haydn
By: Taylor Cummings
The Life of Joseph
- Franz Joseph Haydn was born March 31, 1732 in Rohau, Austria.
- Joseph Haydn's father worked as a wheelwright (someone who repairs wooden wheels), and his mother a cook.
- At six years old, he was a singer in a choir until his voice broke and he was forced to make money as a butler and servant.
- He worked for Fuerst Esterhazy for around thirty years. When Esterhazy died he visited London, England twice where he composed his most famous piece, The London Symphony.
- He died on March 31, 1732 for an unknown reason.
Fun Facts!
- Joseph has been said to look a lot like George Washington.
- He had a strange nickname that no one knows the why he got it, Papa.
- He wrote 40 operas, and very few are still performed today.
This is what Joseph looked like at the age of twelve.
This is Joseph as an older adult.
The London Symphonies was his most famous piece.