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  • Country / United Kingdom
  • Time Span / 1602 – 1645

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John Cooper

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Classical Folk, World, & Country

Styles

Baroque Renaissance Early Modern Medieval Classical

William Lawes

William Lawes (April 1602 – 24 September 1645) was an English composer and musician known for his innovative and experimental style of early Baroque music. Born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, he wrote sacred and secular music at the court of Charles I of England. His best known compositions are consort suites for viols, including the Royal Consort collection (completed 1635). He joined Royalist forces during the English Civil War and was honored with the title "Father of Musick" after being killed at the Battle of Rowton Heath. Continue reading on Wikipedia

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