Richard Wagner was a 19th century German composer and musical conductor, primarily known for his operas. Was forced to flee Germany in 1849 after his political activities resulted in a warrant for his arrest, but was granted full pardon 2 years later.
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Fast Facts
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Full Name
Wilhelm Richard Wagner
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Born
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Birthplace
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2nd wife was Cosima Liszt von Bülow, the daughter of Franz Liszt
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Wrote the world's longest opera,The Ring Cycle (over 18 hours)
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Wagner could barely play the piano
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Narrowly avoided debtor's prison several times
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Died
February 13, 1883 of a heart attack in Venice, Italy
