Henry Lawes
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Henry Lawes was the leading English songwriter of the mid-17th century. He was elder brother of fellow composer William Lawes.
Manuscript of "I Rise and Grieve", in Lawes's hand
John Wilson (composer)
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John Wilson was an English composer, lutenist and teacher. Born in Faversham, Kent, he moved to London by 1614, where he succeeded Robert Johnson as principal composer for the King's Men, and entered
Henry Lawes
…and William as a memorial to William. It includes verse memorials by Townshend, Harington, Milton and Sambrooke, with musical elegies by Henry Lawes, John Wilson, John Taylor, John Cobb, Edmond Foster, John Jenkins and John Hilton. Whereas William had continued in the King's service, Henry developed his activities…
Wilson's birthplace, Faversham, Kent.