Title:
Josef Mohr (1792-1848) & Xaver Gruber (1787-1863) songwriter
Description:
Joseph Mohr was an Austrian Roman Catholic priest and poet, who wrote the words to the Christmas carol "Silent Night”.
Franz Xaver Gruber was an Austrian primary school teacher and church organist in the village of Arnsdorf. Gruber composed the music for the Christmas carol Silent Night.
Franz Xaver Gruber was an Austrian primary school teacher and church organist in the village of Arnsdorf. Gruber composed the music for the Christmas carol Silent Night.
Country:
Austria
Denomination:
5 öS - Austrian schilling
Issue Date:
1987-11-27
Color:
Multicolor
Print Method:
Photogravure and Recess
Perforation:
comb 13¾
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
42 x 42 mm
Emission:
Commemorative
Series:
Christmas 1987
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:AT 1908,Sn:AT 1417,Yt:AT 1737,Sg:AT 2150,AFA:AT 1800,ANK:AT 1939,Un:AT 1737
Date Added:
2025-10-29 14:46:31
Themes:
Christmas | Composers | Famous People | Feasts | Men | Music | Musicians
Date Added:
2025-10-29 14:46:31
