There are 3 famous Composers of the same Austrian Name & Family: Johann Strauss (Vater) aka Johann Strauss I lived from 1804 - 1849 // Johann Strauss (Sohn) aka Johann Strauss II lived from 1825 - 1899 (he's best known for the big Classics like 'Fledermaus' or 'Zigeunerbaron' and countless Waltzs or Polkas) // Johann Strauss (Enkel) aka Johann Strauss III lived from 1866 - 1939