Gustav Holst

Gustavus Theodore von Holst (September 21, 1874 – May 25, 1934) was an English composer with Latvian, Swedish, and Spanish roots. He dropped the 'von' from his name during World War I for fear of being identified as German, in the same way as the royal house was renamed the House of Windsor in 1917.

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September 21 - 1874 - May 25 - 1934 - Composer - Latvia - Swedish - Spanish - World War I - German - House of Windsor

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