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Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809) was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the Father of the Symphony and Father of the String Quartet because of his important contributions to these forms.Picture from an 100 years old encyclopedia book.