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Franz Krommer
1759Nov, 27

Franz Krommer

Franz Krommer, Czech violinist and composer (d. 1831)
Franz Krommer (Czech: František Vincenc Kramář; 27 November 1759 in Kamenice u Jihlavy – 8 January 1831 in Vienna) was a Czech composer of classical music and violinist. His 71-year lifespan began half a year after the death of George Frideric Handel and ended nearly four years after that of Ludwig van Beethoven.

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