John Adson
John Adson (c. 1587 – 29 June 1640) was an English musician and composer. Little is known about his early life; the first certain reference to him comes in 1604, when he was in service to Charles III, Duke of Lorraine as a cornett player.
John Adson
- Died
- 1640 · London.
- Nationality
- England
- Occupation
- composer
- Movements
- Baroque music
- Languages
- English
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John Adson (c. 1587 – 29 June 1640) was an English musician and composer. Little is known about his early life; the first certain reference to him comes in 1604, when he was in service to Charles III, Duke of Lorraine as a cornett player.
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Born at London in 1585, died in London in 1640.
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1585
John Adson born at London.
1640
John Adson died at London.
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