Henry Purcell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Henry Purcell
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Sep 10, 1659(1659-09-10)
Age	365
Date Of Death	November 21, 1695
Birthplace	Westminster
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Virgo

Henry Purcell Biography

Henry Purcell is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on September 10, 1659 in Westminster, England, United Kingdom. He pioneered an English style of Baroque music. He was widely considered to be one of England’s greatest composers.

He, He, George Frederic Handel, and Johann Sebastian Bach were all honored with a feast day on July 28 on the liturgical calendar of the Episcopal Church, USA. and Johann Sebastian Bach were all honored on July 28th according to the liturgical calendar for the Episcopal Church USA.

Henry Purcell Sr., his father, was a gentleman in Chapel Royal. He had the honor of singing at King Charles II England’s coronation.

Henry Purcell Net Worth

Henry Purcell is one of the richest Composer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Henry Purcell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He studied with Dr. John Blow who would later resign as organist at Westminster Abbey in 1679 to allow Purcell to have that appointment.

He composed an anthem for Queen Mary II’s funeral and two elegies in her honor.

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Who is Henry Purcell Dating?

According to our records, Henry Purcell married to Frances Purcell. As of December 1, 2023, Henry Purcell’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Henry Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Henry Purcell celebrates birthday on September 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Henry Purcell

1. Henry Purcell was an English composer born in 1659.
2. He is considered one of the greatest Baroque composers.
3. Purcell composed a wide range of music, including operas and sacred works.
4. His most famous composition is the opera “Dido and Aeneas.”
5. Purcell’s music showcased his mastery of melody and harmony.
6. He served as the organist at Westminster Abbey in London.
7. Purcell’s career was cut short by his untimely death at age 36.
8. Despite his short life, he left behind a significant musical legacy.
9. His compositions influenced later composers like Handel and Bach.
10. Purcell’s work continues to be celebrated and performed worldwide today.
11. Note: The dates provided are approximate, as there is some uncertainty regarding Purcell’s exact birth year (1659 or 1660).

What is Henry Purcell best known for?

Henry Purcell, (born c. 1659, London, England—died November 21, 1695, London), English composer of the middle Baroque period, most remembered for his more than 100 songs; a tragic opera, Dido and Aeneas; and his incidental music to a version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream called The Fairy Queen.

What is the musical style of Henry Purcell?

Henry Purcell (/ˈpɜːrsəl/ or /pɜːrˈsɛl/; c. 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695) was an English composer. Although incorporating Italian and French stylistic elements into his compositions, Purcell’s legacy was a uniquely English form of Baroque music.

What happened to Henry Purcell?

Purcell died in 1695 at his home in Marsham Street, at the height of his career. He is believed to have been 35 or 36 years old at the time. The cause of his death is unclear: one theory is that he caught a chill after returning home late from the theatre one night to find that his wife had locked him out.

What instruments did Purcell play?

He had a fine voice, was a skillful performer on the lute and played the organ in Westminster Abbey and of course became the first teacher of Henry Purcell junior. After the death of his father, Henry was taken under the protection of his Uncle Thomas, also a gentleman of the Chapel Royal.

Who started the classical movement?

Many European commentators of the early 19th-century found new unification in their definition of classical music: to juxtapose the older composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn, and (excluding some of his later works) Ludwig van Beethoven as “classical” against the emerging style of Romantic music.