Henry Lawes
English musician and composer · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1595 to 1662 · aged 66
Henry Lawes was the leading English songwriter of the mid-17th century. He was elder brother of fellow composer William Lawes.
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![Manuscript of "I Rise and Grieve", in Lawes's hand[note 1]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Henry_Lawes_-_I_rise_and_grieve._%28BL_Add_MS_53723_f._3r%29.jpg/500px-Henry_Lawes_-_I_rise_and_grieve._%28BL_Add_MS_53723_f._3r%29.jpg)
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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1595 to 1662 · aged 66
