Johann Strauss II

Johann Strauss, Jr., born in Vienna in 1825, defied his father's wishes to pursue a career in music. After his father's death in 1849, Johann Jr. merged their orchestras, propelling his career. He gained fame for composing Viennese waltzes and operettas, including "Die Fledermaus." Despite personal tragedies, including the death of his wife in 1878, he continued to compose prolifically. Strauss passed away in 1899, leaving behind a legacy of timeless music.