George Frideric Handel

About George Frideric Handel

Birth Day: February 23, 1685
Birth Place: Halle, Germany

George Frideric Handel

George Frideric Handel was born on February 23, 1685 in Halle, Germany. Baroque master known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. He was forever immortalized for "Messiah" from 1742.
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As per our current Database, George Frideric Handel has been died on Apr 14, 1759 (age 74).

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When George Frideric Handel die, George Frideric Handel was 74 years old.

Popular As George Frideric Handel
Occupation Composer
Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born February 23, 1685 (Halle, Germany)
Birthday February 23
Town/City Halle, Germany
Nationality Germany

๐ŸŒ™ Zodiac

George Frideric Handelโ€™s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

๐ŸŒ™ Chinese Zodiac Signs

George Frideric Handel was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.

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About

Baroque master known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. He was forever immortalized for "Messiah" from 1742.

Before Fame

He was hired as Violinist and harpsichordist for the Hamburg Oper am Gänsemarkt's orchestra, where he met such famous composers as Johann Mattheson, Christoph Graupner, and Reinhard Keiser.

Trivia

His works "Water Music," "Music for the Royal Fireworks, and "Alexander's Feast" continued to be popular centuries after his body was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey.

Family Life

His father worked as a barber-surgeon in the court of Saxe-Weissenfels and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. He had to secretly play the clavichord when his family slept, because his father intended for him to study law.

Associated With

His oeuvre was diligently studied by such Future greats as Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven.

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