Haydn

Birth .

Mar 31, 1732

Haydn was born in March 31, 1732 in Rohrau, Austria .

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Period: Mar 31, 1732 to May 31, 1809

Frist breaks .

Apr 22, 1753

Haydn is introduced to the Italian opera composer Nicola Porpora.

Royalties .

Oct 4, 1779

Haydn signs a new contract with the Prince Nikolaus .

End of an era .

Sep 25, 1790

Prince Nikolaus and his wife both die .

London calling

Mar 6, 1791

He composes a wide variety of music for England, including his last 12 symphonies

Vienna again

Jan 14, 1798

The new prince lives mainly in Vienna, and only requires one mass composition a year for the name-day of his wife.

Death

May 31, 1809

Haydn died in vienna .