Gottfried van Swieten
Librarian and diplomat in Vienna
Born
1733
292 years ago
Died
March 29th, 1803
222 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Austria
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Served as a librarian and diplomat in Vienna during the late 18th century. Contributed to the cultural life of the city through the promotion of music and literature. Played a significant role in the musical careers of prominent composers, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn. Established the Austrian National Library, enhancing access to literary works.
Established the Austrian National Library
Promoted the works of Mozart and Haydn
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