Maria Theresia von Paradis was born in Vienna, Austria on May 15, 1759. She was very talented singer and pianist travelling throughout Europe , as well as composing Lieder, Opera, Piano works and more. She opened a music school in Vienna for girls and was consulted with by Valentin Haüy as he worked on opening the first school for the Blind in Paris. von Paradis died on February 1, 1824.