Henry Purcell (pronounced /ˈpɜrsəl/; 10 September 1659 (?) – 21 November 1695), was an English Baroque composer. Purcell incorporated Italian and French stylistic elements but devised a peculiarly English style of Baroque music.
Purcell was born in St Ann's Lane, Old Pye Street, Westminster. Henry Purcell Senior was a gentleman of the Chapel Royal, and sang at the coronation of King Charles II of England. His older brother Thomas Purcell (d. 1682...
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Date of birth:
- Sep 10, 1659
Date of death:
- Nov 21, 1695 (age 36 years)
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Also known as:
- Purcell*H.,
- Henry Purcell - Martin Souter,
- Purcell,
- Henri Purcell
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