What was Georg Händel's profession?
Barber-surgeon
Blacksmith
Tailor
Baker
Answer
Barber-surgeon was Georg Händel's profession before he became a renowned composer. In the 17th and 18th centuries, barber-surgeons performed a wide range of medical procedures, including bloodletting, tooth extraction, and minor surgeries. Händel's father was a barber-surgeon, and Händel himself apprenticed in the trade for a time before pursuing his musical interests.
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