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Who were Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s parents?

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s parents were Leopold Mozart and Anna Maria Pertl.12

  • Leopold Mozart (1719–1787) was a German violinist, teacher, and composer who served at the court of the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg. He was instrumental in his son's early musical education and managed the exhibition of his children's talents across Europe.12
  • Anna Maria Pertl was born into a middle-class family that was active in local administration.2

Wolfgang and his sister, Maria Anna ("Nannerl"), were the only two of the couple's seven children to survive infancy.12