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He is famous for writing music.

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When was William Byrd III born?

William Byrd III was born on 1728-09-06.


When did William Byrd III die?

William Byrd III died on 1777-01-02.


When did William Byrd II die?

William Byrd II died on 1744-08-26.


When was William Byrd I born?

William Byrd the 16th century composer was born in England. William Byrd I, the Virginian planter and slave owner was born in England, his son William Byrd II was born in Virginia, as was his grandson William Byrd III who fought in the French and Indian War. So take your pick.


What do you think of the marriage of William Byrd II and Lucy Parke Byrd?

David Hackett Fischer would describe the marriage between Lucy Parke Byrd and William Byrd II as "turbulent" but "successful."


What instruments did William Byrd play?

organ and piano/keyboard organ and piano/keyboard


What kind of music did William byrd write?

Including partsongs, madrigals and consort songs, with both secular and sacred texts: 168 surviving songs. Source: Richard Turbet: William Byrd: a research and informationguide 3rd edition (New York, 2012).


Is William Byrd a composer?

yes


How many kids did William byrd II have?

He had 7 children. By his first wife, Lucy Parke, he had 3 children: 1. Evelyn Byrd 2. Parke byrd (died in infancy) 3. Wilhelmina Byrd By his second wife, Maria Taylor, he had 4 children: 1. Anne Byrd 2. Maria Byrd 3. Jane Byrd 4. William Byrd III


In England Queen Elizabeth you granted exclusive music publishing rights to composer Thomas Tallis and his protégé?

William byrd


Was William Byrd a puritan?

No, William Byrd was not a Puritan. He was an English composer, known for his vocal and instrumental works, especially for his sacred music. Byrd was a Catholic, which was in contrast to the Puritans who were a Protestant faction in England at the time.


Does William Byrd have descendants in Warwickshire UK?

No.