Births on February 8

André Grétry

Born on February 8, 1741

André Grétry, Belgian-French organist and composer (d. 1813)

André Ernest Modeste Grétry (French: [gʁɛtʁi]; baptised 11 February 1741; died 24 September 1813) was a

composer from the Prince-Bishopric of Liège (present-day Belgium), who worked from 1767 onwards in France and took French nationality. He is most famous for his opéras comiques.

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Events on 1741

18 Mar

New York Conspiracy of 1741
New York governor George Clarke's complex at Fort George is burned in an arson attack, starting the New York Conspiracy of 1741.
10 Apr

Battle of Mollwitz
War of the Austrian Succession: Prussia gains control of Silesia at the Battle of Mollwitz.
10 Aug

Battle of Colachel
King Marthanda Varma of Travancore defeats the Dutch East India Company at the Battle of Colachel, effectively bringing about the end of the Dutch colonial rule in India.
14 Sep

Messiah (Handel)
George Frideric Handel completes his oratorio Messiah.

Births on February 8

André Grétry

Born on February 8, 1741

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Events on 1741

New York Conspiracy of 1741

Battle of Mollwitz

Battle of Colachel

Messiah (Handel)