Robert Schumann

Born: 1810-06-08 (Zwickau, Kingdom of Saxony) At present Zwickau, Germany.

Died: 1856-07-29 (Bonn, Rhine Province, Prussia) At present Endenich, Bonn, Germany.

German composer and influential music critic.

He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. He left the study of law, intending to pursue a career as a virtuoso pianist.

Married to [a=Clara Schumann].