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Daniel Purcell
1717Nov, 26

Daniel Purcell

Daniel Purcell, English organist and composer (b. 1664)
Daniel Purcell (c. 1664 – buried 26 November 1717) was an English Baroque composer, the younger brother or cousin of Henry Purcell.

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  • 31Mar

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  • 17Aug

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    Austro-Turkish War of 1716-18: The month-long Siege of Belgrade ends with Prince Eugene of Savoy's Austrian troops capturing the city from the Ottoman Empire.