1858 168 years ago Notable Births August 1

Hans Rott, Austrian organist and composer (died 1884)

On August 1, in the year 1858, Hans Rott, Austrian organist and composer (died 1884). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 1, a notable event in this corner of history.

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Johann Nepomuk Karl Maria Rott was an Austrian composer and organist. His music is little-known today, though he received high praise in his time from Gustav Mahler and Anton Bruckner. He left a symphony and Lieder, among other works.

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  • This event took place on August 1, 1858 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 11 July 2026.

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