Pieter Hellendaal, Dutch-English organist, violinist, and composer (d. 1799)
Pieter Hellendaal (1 April 1721 – 19 April 1799) was a Dutch composer, organist and violinist.
At age 30, he migrated to England where he lived for the last 48 of his 78 years, and where he was known as Peter Hellendaal. He was one of the most notable 18th century composers of Dutch origin. His son, also Peter Hellendaal (sometimes known as Peter Hellendaal the younger) was also a professional musician.
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