Franz Schubert (Vienna 1797 - Vienna
1828)
Schubert was singing in a choir as
a boy, but later quit to help his father out as
a teacher. He grew tired of the classroom, and
decided to become an independent composer. He
since lived in poverty. An introvert, he only
had few true friends who helped him out
financially. Schubert was most famous for his
"songs" and he established the German
Lied as a new form of art. The disease that
caused his death at age 32 is still the subject
of debate. Some think he died of syphillis,
some suggest he died of typhoid fever.


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