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Karl Lindau

1853 – 1934

Austrian actor, librettist and writer

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About Karl Lindau

Lived 1853 – 1934 (aged 80). Karl Lindau was an Austrian actor, librettist, writer, stage actor and director.

Karl Lindau (also Carl Lindau, born Karl Gemperle; 26 November 1853 – 15 January 1934) was an Austrian actor and writer. He excelled in comic roles at the Theater an der Wien, and wrote several plays, librettos for operettas and songs.

Career Karl Gemperle 1911: Die romantische Frau. Operette in 3 Akten. Libretto with Bela Jenbach (after a comedy by Ernst Wichert). Music by Charles Weinberger. 1911: Vielliebchen. Operette in drei Akten. Libretto with Rudolf Österreicher and . Music by Ludwig Engländer. 1911: Das geborgte Schloß. Operette in 3 Akten. Libretto with Verő György. Music by Hermann Dostal. 1911: Der Frauenfresser. Operette in 3 Akten. Libretto with Leo Stein and Eugen Spero. Music by Edmund Eysler.

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Important facts

Born
26 November 1853, Vienna
Birth century
19th century
Died
15 January 1934, Vienna
Occupation
Actor, librettist, writer, stage actor, director
Nationality
Austria
Also known as
Carl Lindau

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Composer
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Hermann Dostal
1874 – 1930
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl Lindau?

Austrian actor, librettist and writer (1853–1934)

When was Karl Lindau born?

Karl Lindau was born on 26 November 1853 in Vienna.

When did Karl Lindau die?

Karl Lindau died on 15 January 1934 in Vienna.

What was Karl Lindau's occupation?

Karl Lindau was an actor, librettist, writer, stage actor and director.

What nationality was Karl Lindau?

Karl Lindau was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Lindau

· Wikidata: Q1554967

· DBpedia: Karl Lindau

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