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Also known as Robert Whyte, Robert White Jr.

English composer of liturgical music

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  • The Fall
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  • Carol des Contes et Autres Noyelles Nocturnes
  • Chaos
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English composer, b. about 1530; d. Nov., 1574; was educated by his father, and graduated Mus. D., at Cambridge University, 13 Dec., 1560. In March, 1561, he succeeded Dr. Tye as organist and master of the choristers at Ely cathedral, continuing in that office till 1566. He accepted a similar post at Chester cathedral in 1566, and took part in the Whitsuntide pageants during the years 1567-69. Such was his repute as a choir trainer that in 1570 he was appointed organist and master of the chorist

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date of death
1574-11-00
date of birth
1538-00-00
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Robert White
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