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About Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell was a renowned English composer and organist widely regarded as one of the greatest English composers of all time. Some of his notable works include The Fairy-Queen, King Arthur, Ode to St. Cecilia and Come Ye Sons of Art.
Personal Life
He fathered six children with his wife Frances Peters.
Trivia
He was either 35 or 36 years old when he died suddenly in 1965. The real cause of his untimely death was never known. Numerous rumors surround the cause of his death, one of which is that he died from a chill. According to the rumors, he caught the chill after his wife locked him out of their house when he came home very late one night.
Only two of his six children survived him.
He reportedly began composing when he was only nine years old.
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F.A.Q. about Henry Purcell
When is his birthday?
Henry Purcell's birthday is on September 10, 1659.
In how many days is his birthday?
Henry's birthday is in 286 days
How old was Henry when he died?
He was 36 years old.
When did he die?
He died in November 21, 1695.
How old would he be today?
Henry Purcell would be 364 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Henry from?
He was born in Westminster, England, UK.