Deaths on February 23

Georg Muffat

Died on February 23, 1704

Georg Muffat, French organist and composer (b. 1653)

Georg Muffat (1 June 1653 – 23 February 1704) was a Baroque composer and organist. He is best known for the remarkably articulate and informative performance directions printed along with his collections of string pieces Florilegium Primum and Florilegium Secundum (First and Second Bouquets) in 1695 and 1698.

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Events on 1704

29 Feb

Raid on Deerfield
Queen Anne's War: French forces and Native Americans stage a raid on Deerfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony, killing 56 villagers and taking more than 100 captive.
4 Aug

Gibraltar
War of the Spanish Succession: Gibraltar is captured by an English and Dutch fleet, commanded by Admiral Sir George Rooke and allied with Archduke Charles.
13 Aug

Battle of Blenheim
War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Blenheim: English and Imperial forces are victorious over French and Bavarian troops.

Deaths on February 23

Georg Muffat

Died on February 23, 1704

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Events on 1704

Raid on Deerfield

Gibraltar

Battle of Blenheim