| Nationality: | German/English |
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Date & Place of Birth: |
Sept. 5, 1735 - Leipzig |
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Date & Place of Death: |
Jan. 1, 1782 - London |
| Near Family: | He was the 11th son of Johann Sebastian. |
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Main Place of Residence: |
Early on he lived in Berlin & Milan,
but from 1762 till his death, he resided in London. |
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Vocation (including composition): |
Besides giving concerts, he was an organist and Music Director. |
| Major Work(s): |
Among his instumental works, he also wrote 13 operas. |
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Interesting Facts: |
In his lifetime, he very much influenced Mozart in his writing style. |
