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John Taverner
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John Taverner was a male composer from the Kingdom of England. Born in Lincolnshire, he is associated with the classical and renaissance genres. His musical output includes works categorized under early music, choral, and sacred choral styles. He played the organ and spoke English.
Taverner died in Boston on October 18, 1545. He is buried at St Botolph's Church in Boston. His work is recognized within the context of renaissance and early music traditions.
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John Taverner (c. 1490–1545) is regarded as the most important English composer of his day. He was also an organist. Taverner was the first Organist and Master of the Choristers at Christ Church, Oxford, appointed by Thomas Cardinal Wolsey in 1526. The college had been founded in 1525 by Wolsey, and was then known as Cardinal College. Immediately before this, Taverner had been a clerk fellow at the Collegiate Church of Tattershall, Lincolnshire. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/John+Taverner"
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- John
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Place of birth
- Lincolnshire
- Place of death
- Boston
- Occupation
- composer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Instrument
- organ
- Image
- John Taverner d 1545.jpg
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- date of death
- 1545-10-18
- date of birth
- 1490-01-01
- Commons category
- John Taverner
- place of burial
- St Botolph's Church, Boston
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