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William Boyce

English-born composer

Died when: 67 years 149 days (808 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

William Boyce

William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist. Like Beethoven later on, he became deaf but continued to compose.

He knew Handel, Arne, Gluck, Bach, Abel, and a very young Mozart all of whom respected his work.


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