Occupation: Musician/composer
Born: Halle, Germany, 1685
Died: London, 1759
Famous for: His oratorio Messiah
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Why in the news: Frank McNamara's revised production of his masterpiece was said to be about as magical as "a bucket of vomit".
Most likely to say: Hallelujah!
Least likely to say: Play it again, Fran(k)