Henry Purcell Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Henry Purcell, based on 2 World History Database records associated with England.

2 records1679–16942 events1 places

Chronological biography

1679

Westminster Abbey Organist Appointment1679

Arts / Classical Music · Organist-Westminster Abbey

Appointed Organist at Westminster Abbey

1694

Te Deum For St Cecilias Day1694

Arts / Classical Music · London

Composes, "Te Deum For St Cecilias Day"

Titles and roles

Organist-Westminster Abbey

Record provenance

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