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Alfonso Ferrabosco the elder
Italian composer (1543-1588) · Musicians · Died at 45
Alfonso Ferrabosco was an Italian composer. While mostly famous as the solitary Italian madrigalist working in England, and the one mainly responsible for the growth of the madrigal there, he also composed much sacred music. He also may have been a spy for Elizabeth I while he was in Italy.
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1543 to 1588 · aged 45
