Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian classical musical composer born in 1756. He started composing from 5 years of age and was considered a musical genius.
Mozart was born in Salzburg and lived there in the early part of his life. He is often associated with Vienna, where he moved to in his late teens.
He wrote many symphonies, operas and concertos and his music is very well known the world over and still to this day.
He was only 35 when he died in 1791. He died of an unknown illness.
For a video on his life and some clips of his music, please see below.