George Frideric Handel

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6 George Frideric Handel was born on February 23 1685 He was born in Halle Germany George's father was a barber-surgeon barber-surgeon In those days barbers did not just cut hair They also performed operations and treated disease Music was a big part of life in Halle People played music in the many churches Street musicians performed all over the city It seemed like young George heard music everywhere he went But he never heard music playing at home Birthplace of Handel in Halle Germany