George Frideric Handel

My Birthday!

Feb 23, 1685

nerdcoregirlI was born on February 23, 1685 in the town of Halle, Germany. My parents are Gerog Handel and Dorothea Taust.

Music Skills!

Jun 5, 1692

creative commonsBy the time I was seven I was already a skillful organ and harpsichord player.

Composing Music

Mar 7, 1694

creative commonsWhen I was nine, I started composing music. The Duke convinced my father to let me study music under Friedrich Zachow.

Death of my father.

Oct 12, 1697

creative commmonsIn 1697 my father passed away. I was twelve years old.

University of Halle!

Aug 5, 1702

[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.

My jourey to Hamburg!

Oct 13, 1703

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.

My job as a conductor and court composer!

Sep 7, 1710

creative commonsWhen I was 25 I got the job of a court composer and conductor in Hannover, Germany.

Messiah.

Jun 17, 1742

creative commonsIn 1742 my famous composition the Messiah was preformed in Dublin.

Blindess

Dec 26, 1751

creative commonsWhen I was 66 I became blind because I had bad cataracts.

My death.

Apr 14, 1759

creative commonsWhen I was 74 I died of old age.