Francis Pilkington
Composer
1565 – 1638
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Who was Francis Pilkington?
Francis Pilkington was an English composer, lutenist and singer. Pilkington received a B.Mus. degree from Oxford in 1595. In 1602 he became a singing man at Chester Cathedral and spent the rest of his life serving the cathedral. He became a minor canon in 1612, took holy orders in 1614 and was named precentor of the cathedral in 1623. Although he was a churchman, Pilkington composed largely secular music—ayres, madrigals, and lute songs. He died in Chester.
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- Born
- 1565
- Also known as
- Pilkington, Francis
- Nationality
- England
- Education
- Bachelor of Music
- Died
- 1638
Chester
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on July 23, 2013
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