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André Grétry
1741Feb, 8

André Grétry

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

  • 18Mar

    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.
  • 10Apr

    Battle of Mollwitz

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

    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.