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Domenico Dragonetti

Domenico Dragonetti (April 7, 1763 - April 16, 1846), Italian double bass player, was born in Venice.

Having become famous as a performer on his instrument, he went to London in 1794, where his playing created a furore. He was the friend of Haydn and of Beethoven, and a well-known character in his day.