Birthdate: 1510 AD
Birthplace: Beverley, England
Died: 1585 AD
John Merbecke was a prominent English choral composer and theological writer celebrated for his noteworthy contributions to Anglican liturgical music. His musical arrangements of the Anglican liturgy were widely adopted and became a customary practice for sung Anglican services over many generations. Merbecke’s Mass setting, Missa Per arma justitiae, remains esteemed to this day. His compositions significantly influenced the standardization of Anglican services, leaving a lasting imprint on the musical and liturgical customs of the Anglican Church.
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