Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
German
Spouse
Pauline de Ahna
Children
1 child: Franz Strauss
Parents
Franz Strauss, Josephine Strauss
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Rīkaharduz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 29,229 Wikipedia views/month
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Zodiac
Year of the Rat, sign of Gemini
Filmography (4)
AWARDS (20)
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Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches
WON
B
Albert Order
WON
B
Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
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B
Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau
WON
Biography
Richard Georg Strauss was a German composer and conductor known for his tone poems and operas. A leading figure of the late Romantic and early Modern era, and a successor to Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt, he combined, along with his friend Gustav Mahler, subtleties of orchestration with an advanced harmonic style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Richard Strauss?
Richard Strauss was born on and passed away on at the age of 85.
Where was Richard Strauss born?
Richard Strauss was born in Munich.
What movies or shows has Richard Strauss been in?
Richard Strauss has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include Abraham's Valley (1993), Catch-22 (1970), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Der Rosenkavalier (1925).
Where can I find more information about Richard Strauss?
You can find more about Richard Strauss on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
