Described as an eccentric opportunist, ‘Mr Charles, the Hungarian’ came to Dublin in March 1742 when he tried to steal a march on George Frideric Handel who had arrived in the city some months earlier. Taking up residence in Abbey Street, Handel remained in Dublin until the following August. During this time he finished his…
Mr Charles, the Hungarian
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