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简体中文 Francesco Geminiani, Italian violinist and composer (b. 1687)
Francesco Saverio Geminiani (baptised 5 December 1687 – 17 September 1762) was an Italian violinist, composer, and music theorist. BBC Radio 3 once described him as "now largely forgotten, but in his time considered almost a musical god, deemed to be the equal of Handel and Corelli."
1762 Sep, 17
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Russia and Prussia sign the Treaty of St. Petersburg. - 22 May
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Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Hamburg. - 6 Jun
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British forces begin the Siege of Havana and capture the city during the Seven Years' War. - 6 Oct
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Seven Years' War: Conclusion of the Battle of Manila between Britain and Spain, which resulted in the British occupation of Manila for the rest of the war.