William Turner

Musical Artist

1651 – 1740

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Who was William Turner?

William Turner was a composer and countertenor of the Baroque era. A contemporary of John Blow and Henry Purcell, he is best remembered for his verse anthems, of which over forty survive. As a singer, he was a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal from 1669 until his death.

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Born
1651
Oxford
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Died
Jan 13, 1740
London

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on July 23, 2013

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