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Nicholas Lanier

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English composer, singer, lutenist and painter (1588-1666)

United KingdomArtistsLived 1588 to 1666 · aged 78
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Nicholas Lanier, sometimes Laniere was an English composer and musician; the first to hold the title of Master of the King's Music from 1625 to 1666, an honour given to musicians of great distinction.

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Nicholas Lanier, painting by van Dyck, 1632, Kunsthistorisches MuseumNicholas Lanier, painting by van Dyck, 1632, Kunsthistorisches MuseumNicholas Lanier 1613, unknown painter, sold at Christies.[6]Nicholas Lanier 1613, unknown painter, sold at Christies.[6]Portrait of the artist, William Dobson, with Nicholas Lanier (left) and Sir Charles Cotterell (right), c 1645.Portrait of the artist, William Dobson, with Nicholas Lanier (left) and Sir Charles Cotterell (right), c 1645.

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About this person

Nicholas Lanier, sometimes Laniere was an English composer and musician; the first to hold the title of Master of the King's Music from 1625 to 1666, an honour given to musicians of great distinction. He was the court musician, a composer and performer and Groom of the Chamber in the service of King Charles I and Charles II. He was also a singer, lutenist, scenographer and painter.

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United Kingdom
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Artist
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deceased
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Lived 1588 to 1666 · aged 78
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