Austrian composer Johann Strauss II was born in Vienna on October 25, 1825. World famous for his Viennese waltzes, including 'The Blue Danube,' Strauss is one of the defining figures in 19th-century dance music. To celebrate the bicentenary of his birth, the city is hosting a year-long series of concerts, shows, films, exhibitions, and more themed around the composer known as the "Waltz King." But how much do you know about Johann Strauss II, and what other musical compositions is he famous for?
Click through and learn more about the man responsible for the popularity of the waltz.