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This year in history
In the year 1797

	January 31st	Austrian composer, Franz Schubert, was born in Himmelpfortgrund. He was the last master of the Viennese Classical school who wrote more than 500 songs, 9 symphonies as well as a variety of other works, before dying at the age of 31. His work did not become popular until after his death.
	August 30th	English writer, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, was born in London. She was the author of the classic novel, Frankenstein.
	November 29th	Italian composer, Gaetano Donizetti, was born in Bergamo. He was a famous composer of opera. His most famous work was 'Lucia di Lammermoor'.

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