André Grétry, Belgian-French organist and composer (died 1813)

André Ernest Modeste Grétry was a composer from the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, who worked from 1767 onwards in France and took French nationality. He is most famous for his opéras comiques. His music influenced Mozart and Beethoven both of whom wrote variations on his works.

February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 326 days remain until the end of the year.