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Antonio Salieri (1750-1825) was an Italian composer active at the court of Vienna, where he served as imperial Kapellmeister. A major figure of classical opera, he was also a renowned teacher who trained Beethoven, Schubert, and Liszt.

Revolutionary French fashion designer (1883–1971), Coco Chanel transformed women's fashion by offering simple, comfortable, and elegant clothing. Founder of the eponymous fashion house, she established modern style and freedom of movement as the new standards of elegance.