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John Gamble

John Gamble (disambiguation) • Illustration — John Gamble, as published in 1795 by W. Richardson, London John Gamble (died 1687) was a composer and musician in the court of Charles I of England and Charles II of England. He worked in the King's Company on the stage prior to the English Civil War, and in 1641 he was hired by the Middle Temple. During the Interregnum, he taught music and performed, and 1661 he got a position in the King's wind band playing cornett.

John Gamble

Portrait of John Gamble as published in 1795 by W. Richardson, Castle Street, Leicester Square, London

W. Richardson · Digital Library, New York Public Library · Public domain

Born
1601
Died
1687
Nationality
Kingdom of England
Occupation
composer · musician
Movements
Baroque music
Languages
English

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John Gamble (disambiguation) • Illustration — John Gamble, as published in 1795 by W. Richardson, London John Gamble (died 1687) was a composer and musician in the court of Charles I of England and Charles II of England. He worked in the King's Company on the stage prior to the English Civil War, and in 1641 he was hired by the Middle Temple. During the Interregnum, he taught music and performed, and 1661 he got a position in the King's wind band playing cornett.

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