Johann Strauss I (1804-1849)
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The Strauss Family: 15 facts about Vienna's musical dynasty

1. Johann Strauss I (1804-1849)
The foundations of the Strauss musical dynasty began with Johann Strauss I, born in Leopoldstadt, Vienna. Orphaned by the age of 12, the young Johann was apprenticed to a bookbinder while taking lessons in the violin and viola.