Josef Wagner (composer)
Josef Franz Wagner | |
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Wagner wearing a medal | |
| Born | March 20, 1856 Vienna, Austrian Empire |
| Died | June 5, 1908 (aged 52) Vienna, Austria-Hungary |
| Resting place | Vienna Central Cemetery |
| Other names | "The Austrian March King" |
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| Notable work | Unter dem Doppeladler |
Josef Franz Wagner (20 March 1856 – 5 June 1908) was an Austrian military bandmaster and composer. He is sometimes referred to as "The Austrian March King".
Hailing from Vienna, which remained a key location in his life, Wagner joined a military band early on following his education. Between 1874 and 1899, Wagner would remain a member of the military band of different infantry regiments of the Austro-Hungarian army, becoming a successful bandmaster from 1878 to his death. Among is most famous work is Unter dem Doppeladler (Under the Double Eagle). Wagner died in 1908 following an accumulation of debt.