Matthew Locke
Matthew Locke (1621–1677) was a composer, musicologist and music theorist.
Matthew Locke
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- Born
- 1621 · Exeter.
- Died
- 1677 · London.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of England
- Occupation
- composer · musicologist · music theorist · singer · musician · organist
- Movements
- Baroque music
- Education
- Exeter Cathedral School
- Languages
- English
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Matthew Locke (1621–1677) was a composer, musicologist and music theorist.
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Born at Exeter in 1621, died in London in 1677.
Matthew Locke studied at Exeter Cathedral School. Henry Purcell is recorded as having studied under Matthew Locke. The recorded working language is English.
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