About William Chater
Lived 1822 – 1880 (aged 57–58). William Chater was a British composer, organist, conductor and teacher.
William Chater (19 September 1821 – 7 March 1880) was an organist, composer, conductor and teacher from Coventry.
Life Chater was born in Coventry, the son of Edward and Ann Chater. He was the conductor of the Coventry Choral Society for many years.
Appointments Organist of Vicar Lane Chapel, Coventry Organist of St John the Baptist Church, Coventry Organist of Christ Church, Coventry ???? - 1866 Organist at Holy Trinity Church, Coventry 1866 - 1880
Works Chater wrote songs, chants, chorales and anthems including: Blessed is he that remembereth the Poor. Anthem. By the Waters of Babylon. Anthem.
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Who was William Chater?
British organist
When was William Chater born?
William Chater was born in 1822.
When did William Chater die?
William Chater died on 7 March 1880.
What was William Chater's occupation?
William Chater was a composer, organist, conductor and teacher.
What nationality was William Chater?
William Chater was British.
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