William Flackton
William Flackton (bap. 27 March 1709 – 5 January 1798) was an 18th-century bookseller, publisher, amateur organist, viola player and composer. He is perhaps best known today for his compositions for the viola.
William Flackton
William Flackton · William Flackton, Six Solos, Londra, 1770. · Public domain
- Born
- 1709 · Canterbury.
- Died
- 1798 · Canterbury.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupation
- composer · publisher · bookseller
- Languages
- English
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William Flackton (bap. 27 March 1709 – 5 January 1798) was an 18th-century bookseller, publisher, amateur organist, viola player and composer. He is perhaps best known today for his compositions for the viola.
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Born at Canterbury in 1709, died in Canterbury in 1798.
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1709
William Flackton was born on 27 March 1709.
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William Flackton died on 5 January 1798.
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