1588
Nicholas Lanier, English singer-songwriter and lute player (died 1666)
Nicholas Lanier, English singer-songwriter and lute player (died 1666)
Nicholas Lanier, English singer-songwriter and lute player (died 1666)
Nicholas Lanier
English musician, scenographer and painter
- Born
- 1588
Nicholas Lanier, sometimes Laniere was an English composer and musician; the first to hold the title of Master of the King's Music from 1625 to 1666, an honour given to musicians of great distinction. He was the court musician, a composer and performer and Groom of the Chamber in the service of King Charles I and Charles II. He was also a singer, lutenist, scenographer and painter.