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George Frederic Handel History Timeline 1685 -- George Frederic Handel born at Halle, Germany on February 3, 1685 1702 -- Handel entered University, became organist of the Cathedral 1703 -- Handel goes to Hamburg 1705 -- First opera, Almira performed in Hamburg 1707 -- Handel arrives in Italy 1710 -- Handel's first visit to London 1711 -- First London opera, Rinaldo 1712 -- Second visit to London 1717 -- Appointment to the Duke of Chandos 1720 -- Opening of Royal Academy of Music 1726 -- Handel saturalized as a British subject 1732 -- First public oratorio, Esther 1733 -- Festival at Oxford 1737 -- Collapse of Opera; Handel bankrupt and paralysed 1741 -- Last opera, Deidamia 1742 -- Messiah at Dublin 1751 -- First signs of blindness. Last oratorio Jeptha 1759 -- George Frederic Handel dies in London on April 14, 1759. George Frideric Händel Facts and Information Handel Biography Handel Pictures Handel Timeline Handel's Messiah Handel's Operas Handel's Oratorios Handel's Sacred Works Handel's Instrumental Works Copyright 2004-2005 by Classical-Music-Opera.com, all rights reserved. Listening to classical music is a passtime that can provide hours of excitement or quiet contemplation. Whether you prefer to attend a concert performance in person, listen to an audio cd or watch your favorite orchestra or opera company on dvd, a knowledge of the composer and facts and information about the provenance of various pieces enhances the experience. We offer these biographies, criticisms and essays in hope that your listening experience will be as enjoyable as possible.