About John Pullein
Born 1878. John Pullein was a British composer.
John Pullein FRCO (b. 1878) was an organist and composer based in England.
Life
He was born in Lincoln in 1878, the son of William Pullein and Hannah Rose. His father was a Professor of Music.
His three younger brothers, William Rose Pullein, Frank Pullein and Ernest Pullein were also organists.
He was in the choir of Lincoln Cathedral as a boy, and then an articled pupil of G.J. Bennett and then assistant organist.
Appointments
Organist of St. Helen's Church, Willingham by Stow Organist of St. Swithin's Church, Lincoln 1896 - 1903 Organist of St. Peter's Church, Harrogate 1903 - 1917 Organist of St. Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow 1917 - ????
Compositions
He composed Songs, part songs, organ and church music.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Pullein?
British composer
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John Pullein was born in 1878.
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John Pullein was a composer.
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John Pullein was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Pullein. https://biography.guide/john-pullein/
MLA: "John Pullein." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-pullein/.
Chicago: "John Pullein." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-pullein/.
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