Emperor Joseph II,Antonio Salieri
.... Joseph II granted Salieri 
permission to take a year-long leave of absence (later extended) thus enabling 
him to write... [DOC] [TLE] Antonio Salieri - Biography [PAR] Then, as if the boy's life wasn't already charmed, shortly after his arrival in Vienna 
young Salieri was taken by Gassmann to meet Emperor Joseph II... [DOC] [TLE] Antonio Salieri | Italian composer | Britannica.com [PAR] At the age of 16, Salieri was taken to Vienna by F.L.