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January 15 (baptized) – Henry Ainsworth, author of the Ainsworth Psalter, the only book of music brought by the Pilgrim settlers to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1620. (d. 1622) February 15 (possibly) – Michael Praetorius, German organist, composer and music theorist (d. 1621) [3] May 17 – William White, English composer (d. c. 1634).
Michael Praetorius (probably 28 September 1571 [1] – 15 February 1621) was a German composer, organist, and music theorist. [2] He was one of the most versatile composers of his age, being particularly significant in the development of musical forms based on Protestant hymns .
Portal:Classical music/Quotes/10 Music is at once the product of feeling and knowledge, for it requires from its disciples, composers and performers alike, not only talent and enthusiasm, but also that knowledge and perception which are the result of protracted study and reflection.
The Earl of Mar replaces Matthew Stewart, 4th Earl of Lennox, the King's grandfather, who was assassinated the day before by supporters of his daughter-in-law the imprisoned Mary, Queen of Scots. September 28 – The House of Commons of England introduces the first pro forma bill, symbolizing its authority over its own affairs.
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1490s. 1500s in music. 1510s: Other events: 1500s. Music timeline: ... Italian composer (died 1571) c. 1505 Thomas Tallis, English composer (died 1585) [15]