Georg Friedrich Handel  

Georg Friedrich Handel, also known as Händel (February 23, 1685 - April 14, 1759), was a renowned German-British composer of the Baroque period. He is celebrated for his operas, oratorios, and concertos. Handel shared the same birth year as Johann Sebastian Bach and Domenico Scarlatti. Prior to settling in London and gaining British citizenship, he received musical training in Italy. Among his notable works are Messiah, Water Music, and Music for the Royal Fireworks.