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Franz Benda
1709Nov, 22

Franz Benda

Franz Benda, Czech violinist and composer (d. 1786)
Franz Benda (Czech: František Benda) baptised 22 November 1709, Benátky nad Jizerou – 7 March 1786, Potsdam) was a Bohemian violinist and composer, who worked for much of his life at the court of Frederick the Great.

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