Composer · 1756 – 1791
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Little-Known Facts
- He began composing at around the age of five and toured European courts as a child performer.
- Despite his fame, he faced financial difficulties in his later years in Vienna.
Myths & Misconceptions
Was Mozart poisoned by Salieri?
No. The rivalry-and-murder story, popularized by later drama, has no historical evidence; Mozart most likely died of illness.