Guide Note: Felix Mendelssohn was a German composer, pianist, musical conductor, and teacher of the early Romantic period, now considered one of the more popular composers of that era.
Fast Facts:
- Born: February 3, 1809
- Full name: Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
- Grandson of philosopher Moses Mendelssohn
- Best known for the "Wedding March" from A Midsummer Night's Dream and the melody for "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
- Happily married with 5 children
- Accomplished watercolor artist
- Died: November 4, 1847 after a series of strokes