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Franz Grillparzer, Austrian author, poet, and playwright (died 1872)

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Franz Grillparzer

Austrian writer (1791–1872)

Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer was an Austrian writer who was considered to be the leading Austrian dramatist of the 19th century. His plays were and are frequently performed at the Burgtheater in Vienna. He also wrote the oration for his longtime friend Ludwig van Beethoven's…
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January 15

Day of the year

January 15 is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 350 days remain until the end of the year.
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