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William Beale

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William Beale was an English composer born in 1784 and died in 1854 at the age of 70. He was active during the late Classical and early Romantic periods of music. Beale contributed to the musical landscape of 19th-century England, composing works that reflected the styles and tastes of his era. His career spanned a time of significant development in Western classical music, although specific details about his compositions and influence are less widely documented today.

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