John Blitheman
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- Born
- 1525-01-01
- Died
- 1591-05-23
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John Blitheman (Blithman, Blytheman, Blythman, c. 1525 – May 23, 1591) was an English composer and organist. The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, which includes the third of his Gloria tibi Trinitas settings, gives his forename as William. However, Chapel Royal records from 1558 to 1590 consistently refer to John Blitheman, and there can be little doubt that this was the composer's name. Nothing is known about his early life. In 1555 he was chaplain at Christ Church, Oxford, becoming master of the ch
Key dates
- Born
- 1 January 1525
- Died
- 23 May 1591
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- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- John
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Place of death
- London
- Occupation
- composer
- Movement
- Baroque music
- Instrument
- organ
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