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Karl Costa

Illustration — Gravestone Karl Costa (2 February 1832 — 11 October 1907) was an Austrian public official, writer and librettist. He is known as a folk poet and for his librettos. He was photographed by Rudolf Krziwanek (1843—1905).

Karl Costa

Das Grabmal des österreichischen Schriftstellers und Librettisten Karl Costa am Wiener Zentralfriedhof im 11. Wiener Gemeindebezirk Simmering (Gruppe 0, Reihe 1, Nummer 68). Das Bronzerelief auf dem Grabmal ist ein Werk von Albert Schloß.

C.Stadler/Bwag · Self-photographed · CC BY-SA 4.0

Born
1832 · Vienna.
Died
1907 · Vienna.
Occupation
librettist · writer · screenwriter · playwright · theatre manager · journalist · director · poet
Languages
German

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Illustration — Gravestone Karl Costa (2 February 1832 — 11 October 1907) was an Austrian public official, writer and librettist. He is known as a folk poet and for his librettos. He was photographed by Rudolf Krziwanek (1843—1905).

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