Richard Wagner Biography

Richard Wagner biography

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NAME: Richard Wagner
OCCUPATION: Songwriter, Conductor
BIRTH DATE: May 22, 1813
DEATH DATE: February 13, 1883
PLACE OF BIRTH: Leipzig, Germany
PLACE OF DEATH: Venice, Italy
Full Name: Wilhelm Richard Wagner
AKA: Richard Wagner

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Richard Wagner is best known for creating several complex operas, including Tristan and Isolde and Ring Cycle, as well as for his anti-semitic writings.

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