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- Birth nameKonrad Franz Xaver Gruber
- Franz Xaver Gruber was an Austrian primary school teacher, church organist and composer in the village of Arnsdorf, who is best known for composing the music to "Stille Nacht" ("Silent Night"). Gruber was born on 25 November 1787 in the village of Hochburg-Ach, Upper Austria, the son of linen weavers, Josef and Maria Gruber. His given name was recorded in the baptismal record as "Conrad Xavier," but this was later changed to "Franz Xaver". The Hochburger schoolteacher Andreas Peterlechner gave him music lessons.
- IMDb mini biography by: Bonitao
- SpousesKatharina Wimmer(January 25, 1842 - June 6, 1863) (his death)Maria Breitfuss(January 24, 1827 - 1841) (her death, 10 children)Maria Engelsberger(July 6, 1807 - 1825) (her death, 2 children)
- Great-Great-Grandfather of Heinz Karl Gruber.
- Church organist who composed "Silent Night" (as "Stille Nacht").
- His first wife and third wife were widows. His second wife was a former student; she died giving birth to their 11th child, who was stillborn.
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