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Ferdinand Simon Gassner

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Ferdinand Simon Gassner was a composer born on January 6, 1798. He lived during the early 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era in Western classical music. Gassner passed away on February 25, 1851, at the age of 53. While specific details about his works or style are not widely documented, his lifespan places him among composers active in the first half of the 19th century, likely contributing to the musical developments of that time.

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