Josef Anton Stranitzky: Biography, Facts and Career
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Joseph Anton Stranitzky (10 September 1676 - 19 May 1726) was an Austrian actor, puppeteer, playwright and theatre manager. He is considered the founder of the Old Viennese Folk Theatre and the inventor of the Viennese Hanswurst character who appears in it. He was also a dentist certified by the Medical Faculty of Vienna. In 1938, "Stranitzkygasse" in Vienna-Meidling was named after him.
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- Full name: Josef Anton Stranitzky
- Born: 1676-09-10
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q85811
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Who is Josef Anton Stranitzky?
Joseph Anton Stranitzky (10 September 1676 - 19 May 1726) was an Austrian actor, puppeteer, playwright and theatre manager.
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Joseph Anton Stranitzky (10 September 1676 - 19 May 1726) was an Austrian actor, puppeteer, playwright and theatre manager.
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Josef Anton Stranitzky was born on 1676-09-10.
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