Martin Peerson
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For the rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s for Wales, see Martin Pearson.
Martin Peerson (or Pearson, Pierson, Peereson) (between 1571 and 1573 – December 1650 or January 1651 and buried 16 January 1651) was an English composer, organist and virginalist. Despite Roman Catholic leanings at a time when it was illegal not to subscribe to Church of England beliefs and practices, he was highly esteemed for his musical abilities and held posts at St Paul's Cathedral and, it is believed, Westminster Abbey. His output included both sacred and secular music in forms such as consort music, keyboard pieces, madrigals and motets.
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Martin Peerson (or Pearson, Pierson) | |
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Born | Between 1571 and 1573 probably March, Cambridgeshire, England |
Died | 1650 or 1651 (aged 77–80); buried 16 January 1651 London, England |
Genres | Classical music |
Occupation(s) | Composer, organist and virginalist |
Years active | Beginning of the 17th century |
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