People
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Salzburg, Austria
Born in Salzburg, he began composing as a child and wrote more than 600 works in his short life, including operas, symphonies and concertos.
Lived: 1756–1791 · Known for: Composer
Austria: leaders, famous people, culture and history
1 place on the atlas covering people. Highlights include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
What is on the atlas
- People Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Who leads Austria?
| President | Alexander Van der Bellen |
|---|---|
| Chancellor | Christian Stocker |
Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Austria’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
Famous people from Austria
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composer
- Sigmund Freud founder of psychoanalysis
- Gustav Klimt painter
- Ludwig Wittgenstein philosopher
- Franz Schubert composer
- Maria Theresa Habsburg ruler
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
People in Austria
How to use this page
This page brings together the people who lead Austria today, a short selection of well-known people from Austria, and the 1 place pinned for Austria on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Austria on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the people page.
Questions about Austria
Who is the leader of Austria?
As of July 2026: President: Alexander Van der Bellen; Chancellor: Christian Stocker. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Who are some famous people from Austria?
Well-known people connected with Austria include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (composer), Sigmund Freud (founder of psychoanalysis), Gustav Klimt (painter), Ludwig Wittgenstein (philosopher) and Franz Schubert (composer).
Which famous people from Austria are pinned on the atlas?
People pinned for Austria include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Open the map to read a short summary of each.
How can I explore Austria on the map?
Choose See Austria on the map above, or search for Austria on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.