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Jonathan Huntington

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Jonathan Huntington was an American composer born on November 17, 1771. He lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a period marked by the early development of American classical music traditions. Huntington's work contributed to the musical landscape of his era, though specific compositions or stylistic details are not widely documented.

He died on July 29, 1838, at the age of 66. His career reflects the early American efforts in composition during a time when the country's musical identity was still forming.

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