Robert Parsons (composer)
English composer (c. 1535 – 1572) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Parsons (c. 1535 – 25 January 1572) was an English composer of the Tudor period who was active during the reigns of King Edward VI, Queen Mary I and Queen Elizabeth I. He is noted for his compositions of church music.
For other people with the same name, see Robert Parsons (disambiguation).
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Robert Parsons | |
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Born | c. 1535 |
Died | 25 January 1572 (aged c. 37) Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire |
Occupation | Composer |
Known for | Anglican church music |
Notable work | The First Service, Ave Maria, In manus tuas |
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