- Born
- February 23, 1685
- Died
- April 14, 1759 (aged 74)
- Known as
- composer, harpsichordist, organist, violinist, opera composer, impresario
George Frideric Handel was a German-British Baroque composer well-known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, concerti grossi, and organ concerti.
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