William Byrd
English composer
William Byrd was an English Renaissance composer. Considered among the greatest composers of the Renaissance, he had a profound influence on composers both from his native country and on the Continent. Wikipedia
Born: 1543, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Died: July 4, 1623 (age 80 years), Stondon Massey, United Kingdom
Parents: Thomas Byrd and Margery Byrd
Nationality: English
Siblings: Symond Byrd and John Byrd