The British Musical Biography

[E] Lawes, William, composer, brother of
above, born at Salisbury, 1582. He studied
under Coperario. Member of Chichester Cathe-
dral choir till 1602. Gentleman of Chapel
Royal, 1602. Musician in ordinary to Charles
I. Killed at siege of Chester, during the
Civil War, 1645.

[W] Works. — Music to Shirley's "Peace." The
Royal Consort for Viols. Songs in various
collections, etc. Fantasias for various in-
struments, etc.

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