List of symphony composers

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This is a list of composers who have written symphonies, listed in chronological order by year of birth, alphabetical within year. It includes only composers of significant fame, notability or importance who have Wikipedia articles. For lists of music composers by other classifications, see Lists of composers.

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1650–1699

1700–1749

1750–1799

1800–1849

1850–1899

1900–1949

1950–present

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