Franz Xaver Gruber
Austrian teacher
Franz Xaver Gruber 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". Wikipedia
Born: November 25, 1787, Hochburg-Ach, Austria
Died: June 7, 1863 (age 75 years), Hallein, Austria
Spouse: Katherine Wimmer (m. 1842–1863), Maria Breitfuss (m. 1826–1841), and Maria Elisabeth Fischinger Engelsberger (m. 1808–1825)
Works: Stille Nacht (Silent Night)
Children: Franz Xaver Gruber
Movies: Das ewige Lied, Das Unsterbliche Lied, Wunder einer Nacht, and more
Nationality: Austrian
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