Franz Xaver Gruber

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Franz Xaver Gruber
Portrait by Sebastian Stief (Hallein,1846), Silent Night Museum, Hallein
Born	25 November 1787 Hochburg-Ach, Upper Austria, Habsburg monarchy
Died	(1863-06-07)7 June 1863 (aged 75) Hallein, Salzburg, Austrian Empire
Occupations	Teacher church organist composer
Works	Stille Nacht (Silent Night)

Franz Xaver Gruber (25 November 1787 – 7 June 1863) was an Austrian primary school teacher, church organist and composer in the village of Arnsdorf, who is best known for composing the music to "Stille Nacht" ("Silent Night").