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Events in 1685 2
1685 – 1759George Frideric HandelBaroque opera & oratorio composerGerman-British Baroque composer best known for Messiah, Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks. A master of Italian opera and English oratorio.
1685 – 1750Johann Sebastian BachBaroque masterWidely regarded as one of the greatest composers in history. His works — including the Brandenburg Concertos, St Matthew Passion and The Well-Tempered Clavier — define the Baroque era.