Which Happened First?

George Frideric Handel

George Frideric Handel
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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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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Domenico ScarlattiOctober 26, 1685 – July 23, 1757
  2. George Frideric Handel (this page)February 23, 1685 – April 14, 1759
  3. Johann Sebastian BachMarch 21, 1685 – July 28, 1750
  4. John GayJune 30, 1685 – December 4, 1732
  5. Benedetto MarcelloJuly 24, 1686 – July 24, 1739
  6. Nicola PorporaAugust 17, 1686 – March 3, 1768

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