What Happened This Year 1700

Born in 1700

Giovanni Battista Sammartini

Italian composer and organist
Born
1700 325 years ago
Died
January 15th, 1775 250 years ago — 75 years old

This individual served as an influential figure in the early classical music period. Active primarily in the 18th century, significant contributions included symphonies that preceded the later works of prominent composers. Worked in Milan, providing music for various religious and civic events. Played a critical role in the development of early symphonic forms, and his influence is noted in the works of later composers. His compositions laid groundwork for the transition from the Baroque to the Classical style.

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