A CHRONOLOGICAL VIEW OF WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY IN THE CONTEXT OF WORLD EVENTS

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

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December 25, 1745: Joseph Bologne, (Chevalier de Saint-Georges) is born in Baillif, Guadeloupe, French Antilles Colony, the son of George Bologne, a French planter, and his slave Nanon.
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August 12, 1753: Joseph Bologne (7) arrives in Bordeaux from Guadeloupe with his father to attend school.
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May 10, 1763: Joseph Bologne (17) buys the Office of Cavalier, Adviser to the King, Controller Ordinary of Wars.
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July 1, 1764: Joseph Bologne (18) gains the position of Officer of the King’s Guard.
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September 8, 1766: Before a large audience in Paris, the famous fencer Giuseppe Faldoni defeats Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (20), although the master is impressed by the way the young man acquits himself.
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May 13, 1773: Publication of the first six string quartets by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (27) is advertised in Le Mercure de France.
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June 15, 1775: The publisher Bailleux receives a privilège to publish several of the works of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (29).
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February 26, 1777: At the Concert des Amateurs in the Hôtel de Soubise in Paris, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (31) conducts the third symphony of Simon Leduc who has recently died at the age of 33. In the middle of the adagio, Saint-Georges, a close friend of Leduc, dissolves into tears. The performance has to be abandoned.
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July 19, 1777: Ernestine, an opéra comique by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (31) to words of Laclos after Riccoboni, is performed for the first time, at the Comédie-Italienne. Queen Marie Antoinette, other royals, and courtiers are present.  It is a flop and will not be repeated.
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October 12, 1778: La partie de chasse, an opéra comique by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (32) to words of Desfontaines, is performed for the first time, at the Comédie-Italienne. It is a hit with audience and critics.
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March 8, 1780: L’amant anonyme, a comédie mêlée de ballets by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (34) after de Genlis, is performed for the first time, in Paris.
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December 13, 1780: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (34) is welcomed into the Masonic Lodge of Saint John of Scotland of the Social Contract.
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January 28, 1781: The Journal de Paris reports that the Concert des Amateurs, conducted by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, is to be suspended.
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March 25, 1782: A Clarinet Concerto by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (36) is performed for the first time, at the Palais des Tuileries, Paris.
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March 28, 1782: A Bassoon Concerto by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (36) is performed for the first time, at the Concert Spirituel, Paris.
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January 11, 1786: The first performance of the Concert Olympique, conducted by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (40), takes place in the Palais-Royal, Paris.
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April 9, 1787: At Carlton House, before the Prince of Wales, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (41) engages in a public fencing contest.
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August 18, 1787: La fille-garçon, an opéra comique by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (41) to words of Desmaillot, is performed for the first time, at the Comédie-Italienne, Paris.
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February 23, 1790: The Journal Général de France reports that recently, while walking through London, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (44) was attacked by four unidentified armed men. He managed to drive them off with a stick.
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July 8, 1790: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (44) takes part in a fencing tournament in the salle de la redoute, Lille.
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September 8, 1790: Guillaume tout Coeur, ou les amis du village, an opéra comique by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (44) to words of Monnet, is performed for the first time, in Lille.
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July 25, 1791: Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (45) enlists in the National Guard, at Lille.
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April 8, 1792: Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (46) gives a triumphant concert in Lille consisting mostly of his own compositions.
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September 8, 1792: The French National Assembly orders that a brigade be formed of men of color named the égion nationale des américains & du midy, to be led by Colonel Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges.
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September 15, 1792: Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (46) signs a document forming the Regiment of American Hussars, to fight for the revolution. He is in command, with the rank of colonel.
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September 15, 1792: War of the First Coalition: Austrian forces begin a bombardment of Lille.  Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (46) will lead his men in this fighting.
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May 11, 1793: Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (47) is brought, under arrest, before the Revolutionary Tribunal in Paris. He is charged with embezzling public funds.
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July 1, 1793: Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (47) is acquitted of embezzlement by the Revolutionary Tribunal and restored to the rank of colonel.
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September 25, 1793: Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (47) is relieved of his command by the French Minister for War. Eight other officers of his regiment are dismissed.
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October 29, 1793: Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (47) writes to Minister for War Bouchotte asking the reason for his dismissal of 25 September.
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October 23, 1794: The Committee of Public Safety orders the release of Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (48) from detention in Houdainville, near Clermont-sur-Oise. The order will not be carried out for several months.
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January 15, 1795: The 13th Chasseurs, founded by Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49), is abolished by the People’s Representatives with the Armies of the North and Sambre-et-Meuse.
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April 11, 1795: The 13th Chasseurs, founded by Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49), abolished on 15 January, is reorganized.  See 13 May 1795.
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May 13, 1795: Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49) is reinstated to his command of the reconstituted 13th Chasseurs.  See 1 September 1795.
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June 17, 1795: Having been reduced to poverty by his long imprisonment, Colonel Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49) petitions the French Army to provide him with enough funds to purchase a uniform.  The request will be granted.
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September 1, 1795: On the parade ground of Valenciennes, Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49) officially resumes his command of the 13th Chasseurs.
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October 25, 1795: On the last day of the National Convention, the law of Brumaire 3, year IV is enacted.  All French officers not in active service on 5 April 1795 are immediately suspended.  It is believed that many royalists have infiltrated the army since that date.  This includes Colonel Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49), who on 5 April was still struggling to be reinstated to his former post.
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October 30, 1795: The Committee of Public Safety informs Colonel Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (49) that he is dismissed as commander of the 13th regiment of Chasseurs.
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May 11, 1796: Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (50) arrives in St. Domingue (Haiti) with commissioners sent by the French government.
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April 25, 1797: Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (51) writes to Director Jean-François Rewbell, asking to be reinstated to his former rank.
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June 10, 1799: 17:00  In the apartment of his friend, Nicolas Duhamel, on the rue de Chartres, Paris, Republic of France, Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges dies of an "ulcerated bladder," aged 53 years, five months, and 15 days.  His mortal remains will be laid to rest in the Cemetery of the Church of Ste.-Marguerite, Paris.