George Frideric Handel
Famous Baroque Era Composer
When He Was Born
George Frideric Handel was born February 23rd 1685 in Halle,Germany. He died of a failed eye surgery on April 14th,1759 in London,England.
2 Facts About Family
-Handel's father did not want him to study his music he wanted him to become a lawyer.
-His mother encouraged him to to follow his music
-His mother encouraged him to to follow his music
Händel Messiah - Hallelujah Chorus
This would have been Handel's most famous piece.
Private Man
Was very private about his personal life and never had a relationship with women.
Opera
Did a little bit of opera for extra money.
Siblings
Handel had 2 sisters and 1 older brother
Why We Think He's Still Famous Today
We think this composer is still famous today because of the song messiah is still very popular today in Christianity because of the chorus hallelujah.
Source 1
www.Biography.com
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Source 3
www.britannica.com