| Nationality: | ENGLISH |
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Date & Place of Birth: |
1543 - Lincolnshire |
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Date & Place of Death: |
July 4, 1623 - Stondon, Essex |
| Near Family: | Wife: Juliana Birley (m. 1568) |
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Main Place of Residence: |
He moved from Lincolnshire to Stondon in 1593 |
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Vocation (including composition): |
Was a chapel organist early on; he later received ownership of a printing press which he put to use. |
| Major Work(s): | A collection of 42 pieces My Ladye Nevells Booke |
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Interesting Facts: |
He received the patent for printing music (plus a small stipend) from Queen Elizabeth herself. |
