1920 illustration - William Byrd (circa 1540-1623 conducting a choir singing one of his madrigals .He was an English musical composer of the Renaissance, credited with popularising (if not inventing) the English Madrigal. In 1572 he obtained the prestigious post of Gentleman of the Chapel Royal and was granted Tallis were jointly granted a 21 year patent for the printing of music and ruled music paper.

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