William Byrd
/ˌwɪljəm ˈbɜːd/
/ˌwɪljəm ˈbɜːrd/
- (1543-1623) an English composer, known for his religious music. He was a student of Thomas Tallis, and one of the greatest musicians of the Tudor period. Although he was a Roman Catholic, he also wrote many pieces of music for the Church of England.
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