About William Cobbold
Lived 1560 – 1639 (aged 78–79). William Cobbold was a composer.
William Cobbold (1560–1639) was an English composer. He was lay clerk and organist at the Chapel Royal. One of his most-well known works today is the consort song "New Fashions".
Selected works "For Death of Her" - an elegy composed upon the 1588 death of Mrs. Mary Gascoigne. "New Fashions" - recorded by Theatre of Voices & Fretwork, Paul Hillier "With wreaths of rose and laurel" - Cobbold's contribution to The Triumphs of Oriana collection of 25 madrigals from 23 different composers published in 1601 by Thomas Morley. "Ye mortal wights"
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in William Cobbold's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped William Cobbold's
Frequently asked questions
Who was William Cobbold?
English composer
When was William Cobbold born?
William Cobbold was born in 1560 in Norwich.
When did William Cobbold die?
William Cobbold died in 1639 in Beccles.
What was William Cobbold's occupation?
William Cobbold was a composer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Cobbold (composer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Cobbold. https://biography.guide/william-cobbold-composer/
MLA: "William Cobbold." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-cobbold-composer/.
Chicago: "William Cobbold." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-cobbold-composer/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:16 UTC