Henry Purcell ( /ˈpɜrsəl/; 10 September 1659 (?)– 21 November 1695), was an English composer. Although incorporating Italian and French stylistic elements into his compositions, Purcell's legacy was a uniquely English form of Baroque music. He is generally considered to be one of the greatest English composers; no other native-born English composer approached his fame until Edward Elgar.
Purcell was born in St Ann's Lane Old Pye Street, Westminst...
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- Sep 10, 1659
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- Nov 21, 1695 (age 36 years)
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- Purcell*H.,
- Henry Purcell - Martin Souter,
- Purcell,
- Henri Purcell,
- Purcell, Henry
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