About William Howgill
Lived 1768 – 1824 (aged 55–56). William Howgill was a British composer and organist.
William Howgill (1768/9–1824), was an English organist and composer.
Howgill was the son of William Howgill, organist at Whitehaven; he took his father's position after his death in 1790. Some years later, probably in 1810, he moved to London.
He published 32 pieces between 1791 and 1824, including 'Four Voluntaries, part of the 3rd Chapter of the Wisdom of Solomon for three Voices, and six favourite Psalm Tunes, with an Accompaniment for the Organ,' London [1825?]. 'Two Voluntaries for the Organ, with a Miserere and Gloria Tibi, Domine.' 'An Anthem and two Preludes for the Organ.'
His sister Ann Howgill (1775-?) was also an organist, holding positions at Staindrop and Penrith.
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Who was William Howgill?
English organist and composer
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William Howgill was born in 1768.
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William Howgill died in 1824.
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William Howgill was a composer and organist.
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William Howgill was British.
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