Anton Aicher

Austrian artistic director (1859–1930)

Anton Aicher (1859 – 5 February 1930) was the founding Artistic Director of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre. He founded the company in 1913 and was its leader until his death.²

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Born Apr 5, 1859, died Feb 5, 1930.¹

Companies

Salzburg Marionette TheatreFounder¹⁰

Early life and education

Date not recordedAcademy of Fine Arts Vienna³

Aicher was born in a small village in southern Styria in Austria. His talent for carving was recognised at an early age and he was sent to study with the well known maker of altar pieces. His interest in figures in motion took him to Munich to one of the masters of puppetry Papa Schmid.

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Career

Occupation: designer, sculptor, Theaterintendant, marionetteist, theatre manager.⁵

Date not recordedFounded Salzburg Marionette Theatre⁴

Personal life

BornApr 5, 1859, Feldbach⁶
DiedFeb 5, 1930, Salzburg⁷
CitizenshipAustria⁸

Awards

Date not recordedGolden Order of Merit of the Republic of Austria⁹

Sources

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