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=**Franz Joseph Haydn(1732-1809)**=

Haydn was a composer during the Classical Period(1730-1820). He was born in Rohrau, Austria in 1732 on the 31st of March.

Haydn was born into an impoverished family in Austria. While his parents had no formal musical training, Haydn's family placed huge emphasis on music. He was discovered for his vocal talent at age five and sang in St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. Haydn sang with the choir until the age of 18 when he left to make a life of his own. Now Haydn was once again living in extreme poverty, barely scraping a living selling music lessons to children. He then worked for the composer and singer, Nichola Porpora. Porpora trained Haydn in composition and introduced him to many musicians in Vienna.
 * Early Life**

Haydn worked as musical director for the line of Hungarian princes called the Esterházys for 30 years and was one of the most powerful men in Europe. He was appointed at the request of Prince Paul Anton. He would conduct the orchestra, take charge of the instrumental care and the maintenance of the music library, compose at the prince's request and tutor singers. He left his royal duties after the death of Prince Nickolaus.
 * Haydn and the Esterházys **

Haydn became very ill towards the end of his life which made performing nearly impossible. Despite his illness, Haydn managed to compose Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser, a patriotic piece. Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser was later used in the German and Austrian national anthems after Haydn's death. Haydn's death occurred on the 31st of May 1809. This was shortly after Napoleon's attack on Vienna. Haydn's music inspired the development of Sonata form and inspired musical geniuses such as Beethoven and Mozart.
 * Death and Lagacy **

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