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Charles-Joseph van Helmont

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Charles-Joseph van Helmont was a composer born on March 19, 1715. He lived during the 18th century and died on June 8, 1790, at the age of 75. His work falls within the classical era of music, a period characterized by clarity, balance, and formality in composition. Although specific details about his compositions or career are not widely documented, his lifespan places him among composers active in the mid to late 1700s, a time of significant development in Western classical music.

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