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Jan David Holland

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Jan David Holland was a composer born on March 17, 1746. He lived during the late Baroque and Classical periods of music history. Holland's career spanned much of the 18th century and into the early 19th century, a time of significant development in Western classical music.

He passed away on December 26, 1827, at the age of 81. While specific details about his compositions or influence are not widely documented, his lifespan places him among composers who contributed to the transition between Baroque and Classical styles.

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