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nerdcoregirlI was born on February 23, 1685 in the town of Halle, Germany. My parents are Gerog Handel and Dorothea Taust.
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creative commonsBy the time I was seven I was already a skillful organ and harpsichord player.
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creative commonsWhen I was nine, I started composing music. The Duke convinced my father to let me study music under Friedrich Zachow.
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creative commmonsIn 1697 my father passed away. I was twelve years old.
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[creative commons](http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:d0_6EUK_JbDrQM:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Halle_(Saale)_University_Library_Building_(Feb-20)When I was 17 I studied briefly at the University of Halle.
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creative commonsI was 18 years old when I traveled to Hamburg. At the Hamburg Opera I got my first job as a violinist and gave private lessons to support myself.
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creative commonsWhen I was 25 I got the job of a court composer and conductor in Hannover, Germany.
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creative commonsIn 1742 my famous composition the Messiah was preformed in Dublin.
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creative commonsWhen I was 66 I became blind because I had bad cataracts.
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creative commonsWhen I was 74 I died of old age.
