John Taverner
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For the 20th–21st century composer, see John Tavener. For other people, see John Taverner (disambiguation).
John Taverner (c. 1490 – 18 October 1545) was an English composer and organist, regarded as one of the most important English composers of his era.[2] He is best-known for Missa Gloria tibi Trinitas and The Western Wynde Mass,[3] and Missa Corona Spinea is also often viewed as a masterwork.[4][5][6]
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Born | c. 1490 (1490) |
Died | 18 October 1545(1545-10-18) (aged 54–55) |
Era | Renaissance music |
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