| First Name | Richard |
| Last Name | Wagner |
| Full Name at Birth | Wilhelm Richard Wagner |
| Other Names | Wilhelm Richard Geyer |
| Age | 69 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | May 22, 1813 |
| Birthplace | Leipzig, Germany |
| Date of Death | February 13, 1883 |
| Location of Death | Venice, Italy |
| Cause of Death | Heart Failure |
| Height | 5' 5½" (166 cm) |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Occupation Category | Composer |
| Claim to Fame | Here comes the Bride" & "Ride of the Valkyries |
| Father | Carl Friedrich Wagner (father)Ludwig Geyer (step father) (playwright) (actor) |
| Mother | Johanna Rosine Wagner (née Paetz) |
| Other Family Members | Cosima Liszt (2nd wife)Franz Liszt (father-in-law) (composer) |
| Associated People | Ludwig IIKing of Bavaria |
Wilhelm Richard Wagner (German pronunciation: 22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German composer, conductor, theatre director and essayist, primarily known for his operas (or "music dramas", as they were later called). Wagner's compositions, particularly those of his later period, are notable for their complex texture, rich harmonies and orchestration, and the elaborate use of leitmotifs: musical themes associated with individual characters, places, ideas or plot elements. Unlike most other opera composers, Wagner wrote both the music and libretto for every one of his stage works.
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