Which Happened First?

François-André Danican Philidor

François-André Danican Philidor
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François-André Danican Philidor, born François-André Danican and often referred to as André Danican Philidor during his lifetime, was a French composer and chess master. He contributed to the early development of the opéra comique.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. John NewtonJuly 24, 1725 – December 21, 1807
  2. Charles BurneyApril 7, 1726 – April 12, 1814
  3. François-André Danican Philidor (this page)September 7, 1726 – August 31, 1795
  4. Maximilian III Joseph, Elector of BavariaMarch 28, 1727 – December 30, 1777
  5. Pasquale AnfossiApril 25, 1727 – February 1797
  6. Tommaso TraettaMarch 30, 1727 – April 6, 1779

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