John Wainwright
John Wainwright (1723–1768) was an English church organist and composer. He was appointed organist and singer at the Manchester Collegiate Church (later Manchester Cathedral) on 12 May 1767, a year after the publication of his A Collection of Psalm Tunes, Anthems, Hymns and Chants, which included the Christmas hymn "Christians Awake, Salute the Happy Morn". Wainwright was buried in Stockport on 28 January 1768.
John Wainwright
- Born
- 1723
- Died
- 1768
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupation
- composer · organist
- Languages
- English
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