Obituary of Gustav Mahler

Gustav Mahler

Gustav Mahler (born July 7, 1860 in Bohemia, Czech Republic) was a composer who was best known for his 10 symphonies and various songs with orchestra. He was also known as one of the leading composers of his generation. Gustav died on May 18, 1911 and his death was because of bacterial endocarditis. He died too soon at age 50.

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Gustav Mahler Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Mahler, Gustav
Common Name: Gustav Mahler
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Bohemia, Czech Republic
Birth Date: July 07, 1860
Age: 50 (at death)
Also Known As: Gus
Occupation: Composer
Genre: Classical Music

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $16 million
Nationality: Bohemian
Favorite Food: Big Mac
Favorite Color: Chartreuse (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Gustav's Family Tree

Birth Name: Gustav Mahler
Father: Bernard Mahler (1827-1889)
Mother: Marie Herrmann (1837-1889)
Brother(s):

Isidor Mahler
Ernst Mahler (died 1874)
Otto Mahler (1873-1895)

Sister(s):

Leopoldine Mahler (died 1889)
Justine Mahler (1868-1938)

Spouse/Partner:

Alma Mahler (married 1902-1911, his death)

Daughter(s):

Anna Mahler (1904-1988)
María Mahler (1902-1907)

Death Notice:

Date: May 18 1911 at age 50
Place: Vienna, Austria
Cause of Death: Heart failure (due to bacterial endocarditis)
Interment: Buried on May 22, 1911 at Grinzing Cemetery in Vienna, Austria

Category Tags:

Composer Classical Music Genre Bohemian Born on July 7th Born in 1860 Died in 1911 Died at age 50 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Gustav Mahler's compositions continue to inspire and move audiences worldwide, a testament to his enduring legacy as one of the greatest composers of all time. (V)"

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