About Karl Schröder I
Lived 1816 – 1890 (aged 74). Karl Schröder I was a German musician and composer.
Karl Schröder (17 March 1816 Oberbosa, Thuringia – 21 April 1890 Berlin) was a German violinist and viola player. He became first a town musician at Quedlinburg and then music director at Neuhaldensleben. He played the viola until 1866 in the family string quartet which also included his two sons Franz Hermann Schröder and Karl Schröder II. The quartet was extremely popular and toured throughout Europe to critical acclaim.
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Who was Karl Schröder I?
German violinist (1816-1890)
When was Karl Schröder I born?
Karl Schröder I was born on 17 March 1816 in Oberbösa.
When did Karl Schröder I die?
Karl Schröder I died on 21 April 1890 in Berlin.
What was Karl Schröder I's occupation?
Karl Schröder I was a musician and composer.
What nationality was Karl Schröder I?
Karl Schröder I was German.
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