The composer John Antes, A composer born on March 24, 1740. He later died on December 17, 1811. He was buried in the Moravian Church Graveyard. John Antes was known for his vocal works. He would sing or hum in different songs. The reason is that he didn't think he was worthy of being a composer. So he did not play an instrument. One big event that happened to him is he was captured and tortured by some of the Osman Bey's followers. Another event is He was married to Susanna Crabtree in 1786. He also spent the rest of his working life in
He followed his father’s footsteps in the building industry.
He worked out of the old Firehouse under the Opera House and also the brand-new department (now on West Main Street). He stayed in Littleton until 1991 and then got the urge to leave again. This time Alaska. Without a clue of what he was going to do, he packed up his truck and drove to Alaska.
After, these deaths he became a very wealthy orphan. When he turned fourteen he, just like his father joined the Royal Army. At the age of sixteen he married a relative to the British king, who was only fourteen at the time. This made his social status go up even farther
He was taught how to play piano instead of learning on his own. Him and all the other musicians traveled around the world except
In his position as the Gentlemen of the Royal Chapel he sang, played the organ, led the choir, and composed. He was very talented and was able to compose in Latin, English, Italian, French and a couple other languages. In 1575 Queen Elizabeth gave him and William Byrd a monopoly on printing music in England. This was 21 year monopoly on printing and publishing polyphonic music. With knowing so many different languages he was able to print music in the many languages he knew.
He lived in Philadelphia in a warehouse because he had know place to live. That warehouse burnt down. He worked and worked and worked so he and his future family would have a good life. So that they don 't have to struggle the way he did. I am very proud to call him my grandpa.
Stephen Hopkins was a man born into riches, but overcame many struggles like any man. Hopkins was educated through books and not schools as there were none in the early days of American civilization. Although he was not taught very many subjects he still excelled in life and became a knowing and wise man. Hopkins quickly rose up in politics and did many other important things than just signing a paper filled with thoughts of liberty. Stephen accomplished the ultimate goal of being remembered as a kind hearted man that knew what was right and firmly walked in righteousness.
He knew he had a musical gift and he loved to embrace it every
South Carolina South Carolina is one of two sister colonies. South Carolina has a lot in common with her sister colony, North Carolina. They were officially separated in 1729; however, long before that the two colonies followed different paths. South Carolina’s way led her down the steep slope of instability and through the forests of slavery and judgment. Despite this she came out alive and well on the other side.
Eli Whitney had a huge influence on America. He invented the Cotton Gin and introduced interchangeable parts to people. His inventions greatly spead up the process for many things. He was born in Massachusetts in 1765 and he died in 1825. His dad was a farmer.
When he was fired from his job he moved to America. In America he edited magazines
He started writing his own music. Later on, he met Sergio George. Sergio was very impressed after listening
During the last ten years of Beethoven’s life, he became completely deaf. However, he persisted his musical career. He had to retire from performing as a musician, but he still worked as a composer. Even though he sustained his career as a musician, his inability to hear impacted the style of his music.
At a young age of thirteen he had to work at a bank to help his family. Then, he left the school at eighteen and became an elementary teacher for a short time. Also, he became a newspaper reporter before trying his luck sailing as a merchant to Liverpool, England. In the summer of 1839 he came
After an unsuccessful attempt to live in California he