Franz Gruber
Franz Xaver Gruber (25 November 1787 – 7 June 1863) was an Austrian primary school teacher, church organist and composer in the village of Arnsdorf, who is best known for composing the music to "Stille Nacht" ("Silent Night").
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| Full name at birth | Franz Xaver Gruber
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| Claim to fame | Composing the music for the Christmas carol "Silent Night"
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| Date of birth | 25 November 1787
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| Place of birth | Hochburg, Upper Austria, Austria
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| Date of death | 6 June 1863
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| Age | 75 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Hallein, Salzburg, Austria
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| Cause of death | Natural Causes
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| Occupation | Austrian primary school teacher, church organist and composer
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Franz Gruber is known for his role in the TV series Hjælp, det er jul (2011) as (1 episode, 2011).
He is also known for his role in the TV movie Silent Night (2002) as composer: song "Stille Nacht" (as Franz Gruber).
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