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Herbert Howells

English composer, organist, and teacher · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1892 to 1983 · aged 90

Herbert Norman Howells was an English composer, organist, and teacher, most famous for his large output of Anglican church music.

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1983Died23 February 19831982Honorary Doctor of the Royal College of MusicAward1972Companion of HonourAward1961Honorary Doctorate from the University of CambridgeAward1953Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward1892Born17 October 1892

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Honorary Doctor of the Royal College of Music1982
Companion of Honour1972
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Cambridge1961
Commander of the Order of the British Empire1953

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1983 · aged 90

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