Das Grabmal von Johann Strauß/Sohn

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Tomb of Johann Strauß jun.
1110 Vienna, Simmeringer Hauptstraße 234
(Central Cemetery, section 32 A, no.27)

Johann Strauß who had been awarded the honorary title of "Hofballmusikdirektor" (Director of the Imperial Balls) died on June 3rd, 1899 and was laid to rest in a grave of honour on June 6th, 1899. Crowds of silent mourners lined the route of the funeral cortege.
The memorial was designed by Johannes Benk.

Johann Strauß in pictures
Johann Strauß marries a second time in Karlskirche, Vienna			Strauß memorial in the Stadtpark, Vienna

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