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Ferdinando Richardson

Illustration — Ferdinando Heyborne monument (right), at All Hallows Church, Tottenham Ferdinando Richardson (also known as Sir Ferdinando Heyborne) (c. 1558–1618) was an English composer, musician, and courtier. He was a pupil of Thomas Tallis, and various works for the keyboard by him survive in the manuscript collection known as the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book.

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Ferdinando Richardson

Wall marble memorial monument to Richard Candeler (d.1602), and Sir Ferdinando Heyborne (c.1558 – 1618), in the south aisle of All Hallows' Church, Tottenham, Haringey, England. The Environs of

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Born
1558
Died
1618 · Tottenham.
Nationality
United Kingdom
Occupation
composer
Teachers
Thomas Tallis
Languages
English

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Illustration — Ferdinando Heyborne monument (right), at All Hallows Church, Tottenham Ferdinando Richardson (also known as Sir Ferdinando Heyborne) (c. 1558–1618) was an English composer, musician, and courtier. He was a pupil of Thomas Tallis, and various works for the keyboard by him survive in the manuscript collection known as the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book.

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