Nicholas Lanier

Nicholas Lanier

English composer and musician
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Nicholas Lanier, sometimes Laniere (baptised 10 September 1588 – buried 24 February 1666) was an English composer and musician; the first to hold the title of Master of the King's Music from 1625 to 1666, an honour given to musicians of great distinction. He was the court musician, a composer and performer and Groom of the Chamber in the service of King Charles I and Charles II. He was also a singer, lutenist, scenographer and painter.

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Nicholas Lanier was born on Saturday, 10 September 1588. He was best known as a composer. Lanier's country of citizenship (nationality) was French. He died on Wednesday, 24 February 1666. His zodiac star sign was Virgo.

You can find people similar to Nicholas Lanier by visiting our lists Masters of the King's Music and English Baroque composers.

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