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Justin Morgan

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Justin Morgan was an American composer born on February 28, 1747, and he died on March 22, 1798, at the age of 51. He is best known for his contributions to early American music during the late 18th century. Morgan was also a horse breeder and is famously associated with the Morgan horse breed, but his musical legacy remains significant in the context of early American composition. His work reflects the musical styles and practices of colonial and post-colonial America.

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