John Taverner
English Renaissance composer and organist
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Summary
John Taverner was born on January 1, 1490[1], in Lincolnshire[2]. He died on October 18, 1545[3], in Boston[4]. He worked as a composer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (660 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Botolph's Church, Boston[7]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Commons category: John Taverner[10]
- Family name: Taverner[11]
- Given name: John[12]
- Instrument: organ[13]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[14]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[15]
Why It Matters
John Taverner has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]
FAQs
Where was John Taverner born?
John Taverner was born in Lincolnshire[2].
Where did John Taverner die?
John Taverner passed away in Boston[4].
What did John Taverner do for work?
John Taverner worked as a composer[5].