1788-1865 AT
Composer
A.k.a. Joseph Ritter von Spaun
Joseph Ritter von Spaun (after 1859 Joseph Freiherr von Spaun) (November 11, 1788 – November 25, 1865) was an Austrian nobleman, an Imperial and Royal Councillor, lottery director, and honorary citizen of Vienna and Cieszyn. He is best known for his friendship with the composer Franz Schubert.