Haydn (disambiguation)

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Haydn most commonly refers to Joseph Haydn (1732–1809), a leading composer of the Classical period, called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet".

Haydn may also refer to:

People with last name Haydn:

  • Michael Haydn (1737–1806) composer and the younger brother of Joseph Haydn
  • Johann Evangelist Haydn (1743–1805), tenor singer and brother of Joseph Haydn
  • Joseph Timothy Haydn, Irish author of Haydn's Dictionary of Dates and The Book of Dignities

People with first name Haydn:

  • Haydn Bunton, Sr. (1911–1955), Australian rules football player
  • Haydn Bunton, Jr. (born 1937), Australian rules football player
  • Haydn Gwynne, a British actress best known for her roles in Drop the Dead Donkey, Peak Practice and Merseybeat
  • Haydn Tanner (born 1917), a former Welsh rugby union player who also played for the British and Irish Lions
  • Haydn Wood (1882–1959), a 20th century English composer and a respected violinist
  • Haydn Porter, A model/actress who has appeared in both Playboy Magazine and the Howard Stern show.

Other:

  • The Haydn Quartet, one of the most popular recording close harmony quartets in the early twentieth century

See also: