Thomas Tallis
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Thomas Tallis
Renaissance Composer/Organist
c. 1505
Born in Kent, United Kingdom
Major Works*Nine Psalm Chant Tunes*Spem in Alium*Sacrum Convivium*Lamentations of Jeremiah
His music showed the religious and political changes of the 16th century
1532
Became Gentleman of the Chapel Royal.
organist at Dover Priory
1552
Married Joan
1575
1585
He and William Byrd received rights to publish music by Queen Elizabeth I and jointly published Cantiones Sacrae.
Died in Greenwhich, England
1543
Facts About Thomas Tallis• unreformed Roman Catholic• Little is known about his childhood• mentored William Byrd• most famous for composing the 40-part motet Spem in alium• works included sacred music
After being an organist at St Mary-le-Hill in Billingsgate, London he lost his job. This is when he searched and found his spot at Chapel Royal.
Served 3 other monarchs; Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary Tudor
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