Franz Xaver Gruber, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Franz Xaver Gruber

Austrian composer known for Silent Night

Date of Birth: 25-Nov-1787

Place of Birth: Hochburg-Ach, Upper Austria, Austria

Date of Death: 07-Jun-1863

Profession: composer, poet, organist

Nationality: Austria

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Franz Xaver Gruber (25 November 1787 – 7 June 1863), was an Austrian primary school teacher, church organist and composer in the village of Arnsdorf, who is best known for composing the music to "Stille Nacht" ("Silent Night").