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Gerhardus Havingha

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Gerhardus Havingha was a composer born on November 15, 1696. He lived during the late Baroque period, a time characterized by elaborate musical ornamentation and the development of forms such as the concerto and sonata. Havingha died on March 6, 1753, at the age of 56. While specific details about his works or nationality are not widely documented, his lifespan places him among composers active in the first half of the 18th century.

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