John Jenkins
John Jenkins was a composer, viol player, lutenist and musician (1592–1678). He was born in Maidstone and died in Norfolk.
John Jenkins
John Jenkins · This file has been provided by the British Library from its digital collections. Links to the British Library's website may be broken as the library recovers from a October 2023 cyber attack, and will · Public domain
- Born
- 1592 · Maidstone.
- Died
- 1678 · Norfolk.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of England
- Occupation
- composer · viol player · lutenist · musician
- Movements
- Baroque music
- Languages
- English
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John Jenkins was a composer, viol player, lutenist and musician (1592–1678). He was born in Maidstone and died in Norfolk.
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John Jenkins is recorded as composer, viol player, lutenist and musician.
Fancy 17. In the composer's hand.
John Jenkins · This file has been provided by the British Library from its digital collections. Links to the British Library's website may be broken as the library recovers from a October 2023 cyber attack, and will
Fancy 17. In the composer's hand.
John Jenkins · This file has been provided by the British Library from its digital collections. Links to the British Library's website may be broken as the library recovers from a October 2023 cyber attack, and will
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Life and career
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1592
John Jenkins born at Maidstone.
1678
John Jenkins died at Norfolk.
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Maidstone.
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Norfolk.
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scholarly publication
- Jenkins, John (English composer), Oxford Music Online, 2001
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2001
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q1509098: John Jenkins
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