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Herbert von Karajan: Quick Facts

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Born April 5, 1908 • Salzburg • Austria
Died July 16, 1989 (aged 81) • Austria
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1978) • Grammy Award (1969) • Grammy Award (1964)

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