Richard Wagner
Person Male Born 22/5/1813 Died 13/2/1883
Composer, conductor, theatre director and John Wayne look-alike. Born Germany. Came to London in 1839, heavily in debt. Stayed at 23-25 Old Compton Street where he begun the Flying Dutchman, inspired by the rough crossing he had just endured.
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