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| Henry Purcell
(1659 - 1695)
| Timeline |
| 1659 |
Born in London, birthdate unknown; son of either Henry or Thomas Purcell, both court musicians |
| 1667 |
Joins choir of Chapel Royal, Appointed composer to the king's violins |
| 1679 |
At 20, becomes organist at Westminster Abbey |
| 1681 |
Marries Frances Peters |
| 1682 |
Becomes organist to the Chapel Royal |
| 1685 |
Composes anthem for the coronation of James II |
| 1688 |
Birth of daughter, Frances, James II forced into exile |
| 1689 |
Takes part in coronation of William and Mary. Opera Dido and Aeneas receives first performance, at a school for girls in Chelsea |
| 1690 |
Birth of son, Edward |
| 1695 |
Composes music for the funeral of Queen Mary in Westminster Abbey. Dies 21 November at age 36, probably of pneumonia, and is buried in the Abbey |
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