Josef Hellmesberger Sr. was an Austrian violinist, conductor, and composer.
Born in Vienna, he was the son of musician and pedagogue, Georg Hellmesberger Sr., and was taught violin by his father at the Vienna Conservatory. Wikipedia
Born: November 3, 1828, Vienna, Austria
Died: October 24, 1893 (age 64 years), Vienna, Austria
Children: Joseph Hellmesberger Jr. and Ferdinand Hellmesberger
Parents: Georg Hellmesberger Sr.