Birthdate: February 23, 1649
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Nottinghamshire, England
Died: October 1, 1708
John Blow was an influential English composer and organist of the Baroque period. He served as the organist of Westminster Abbey, where he taught notable pupils such as William Croft, Jeremiah Clarke, and Henry Purcell. He was appointed as a private musician to James II and composed the opera Venus and Adonis, which was a significant influence on Purcell’s work. Blow later became the choirmaster at St Paul’s Cathedral and was appointed as the Composer to the Chapel Royal. His career was marked by his contributions to English music and his influence on other composers.
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