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Robert Dowland

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Death: 1641 (49-50)
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Son of John Dowland

Occupation: Musician
Managed by: Terry Jackson (Switzer)
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About Robert Dowland

Robert Dowland

From Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Dowland

Robert Dowland (ca. 1591 – 1641) was an English lutenist and composer. He was the son of the lutenist and composer John Dowland.

In 1610 he published two collections of music, A Varietie of Lute Lessons and A Musical Banquet (an anthology of work by other composers including his father). In 1626 his father died and Robert succeeded him as royal lutenist.

Reference

"Dowland, Robert". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.

External links

Free scores by Robert Dowland at the International Music Score Library Project

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