Georg Friedrich Handel – German classical music composer.

One of the greatest composers of late baroque music.

Georg Friedrich Handel interesting facts


1. Georg Friedrich Handel was born 334 years ago. He died 260 years ago (data: May 2019).

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2. In 1702 he began studying law at the University of Helle. Thanks to this, his father also allowed him to attend music classes.

3. He ate and drank a lot. He suffered from eating disorders and alcohol problems.

4. He never married.

5. At the age of 50, he began to deteriorate in health, lose his eyesight, and speak slurredly. He had frequent bouts of paralysis.

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6. When he lost his eyesight, he was operated on by a famous itinerant ophthalmologist who performed a similar procedure on Johann Sebastian Bach.

7. Georg Friedrich Handel died on Holy Saturday, April 14, 1759. Over 3,000 people came to his funeral.

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Where and when was Georg Friedrich Handel born?

Georg Friedrich Handel was born on February 23, 1685 in the city of Halle (Germany).

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How many years did Georg Friedrich Handel live?

Georg Friedrich Handel lived at the age of 74.

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Where and when did Georg Friedrich Handel die?

Georg Friedrich Handel died on April 14, 1759 in the city of London (Great Britain).

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What sign of the Zodiac was Georg Friedrich Handel under?

Pisces.

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