Person    | Male  Born 1712  Died 1795

John Christopher Smith

Categories: Music / songs

Countries: Germany

Composer. Born Ansbach, Germany. Following his father he arrived in London in 1720 and. like his father, became Handel's friend, secretary and amanuensis. Died Bath.

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John Christopher Smith

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John Christopher Smith

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