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Johan Helmich Roman

Johan Helmich Roman, Swedish violinist and composer (b. 1694)
Johan Helmich Roman (26 October 1694 – 20 November 1758) was a Swedish Baroque composer. He has been called "the father of Swedish music" or "the Swedish Handel." He was the leader of Swedish Opera through most of Swedish Opera's Age of Liberty.

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Events on 1758

  • 21May

    French and Indian War

    Ten-year-old Mary Campbell is abducted in Pennsylvania by Lenape during the French and Indian War. She is returned six and a half years later.
  • 12Jun

    Siege of Louisbourg (1758)

    French and Indian War: Siege of Louisbourg: James Wolfe's attack at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia commences.
  • 26Jul

    Siege of Louisbourg (1758)

    French and Indian War: The Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces defeating the French and taking control of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
  • 25Aug

    Battle of Zorndorf

    Seven Years' War: Frederick II of Prussia defeats the Russian army at the Battle of Zorndorf.
  • 25Nov

    Fort Duquesne

    French and Indian War: British forces capture Fort Duquesne from French control. Later, Fort Pitt will be built nearby and grow into modern Pittsburgh.