Anna Leszczyńska

Poor, poor, poor Anna Leszczyńska, not much is written about her life.  Anna was born on May 25, 1699 in Trzebnica, Poland to King Stanisław Leszczyński of Poland and Catherine Opalińska. After 18 years of life Anna died on June 20, 1717 of pneumonia. Why is this all that is known [...]

Maria Anna Mozart

Maria Anna Walburga Ignatia Mozart, better known as Nannerl, was the sister of famed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and like her brother, an accomplished musician in her own right.   She was born on July 30 (though some historians say July 31st) 1751 in Salzburg, Austria to parents Leopold Mozart, a composer and violinist, and his wife [...]