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October 1840 in Music History

Birthdays in Music

  • Oct 4 Charles Lenepveu, French composer, born in Rouen, France (d. 1910)
  • Oct 5 Fran Gerbič, Slovenian composer and tenor, born in Cerknica (d. 1917)
  • Oct 30 Carlotta Patti, Italian soprano, born in Florence, Italy (d. 1889)

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