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Henry Lawes
1595Dec, 5

Henry Lawes

Henry Lawes, English composer (d. 1662)
Henry Lawes (1596 – 1662) was the leading English songwriter of the mid-17th century. He was elder brother of fellow composer William Lawes.

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    Leiden University Library

    Nomenclator of Leiden University Library appears, the first printed catalog of an institutional library.