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Thomas Lewis

d. 1720

English organist (17th century)

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About Thomas Lewis

Thomas Lewis was an English organist.

Thomas Lewis (died 1674) was an English organist.

Career Lewis succeeded William Eames as Organist of Chichester Cathedral in 1636. After a five-day siege in December 1642, Cicestrian cavaliers surrendered to William Waller's forces. As the city had fallen to the puritan movement sweeping the country during the First English Civil War, all choral services were suspended. Lewis did not resume his post at the Restoration in 1661 - Bartholomew Webb became Organist in 1668.

Lewis succeeded Webb in 1673, after a one-year probationary period. He died in the following July.

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Important facts

Born
Newark-on-Trent
Died
1720
Occupation
Nationality

Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Lewis?

English organist (17th century)

When was Thomas Lewis born?

Thomas Lewis was born in Newark-on-Trent.

When did Thomas Lewis die?

Thomas Lewis died in 1720.

What was Thomas Lewis's occupation?

Thomas Lewis was an organist.

What nationality was Thomas Lewis?

Thomas Lewis was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Lewis

· Wikidata: Q16859735

· DBpedia: Thomas Lewis (organist)

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