Ferdinando Richardson

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Ferdinando Richardson[1] (c. 1558 – 1618) was an English courtier and musician.

He was a pupil of Thomas Tallis;[2] various works for the keyboard by him survive. He also held the post of Groom of the Privy Chamber under both Elizabeth I of England and James I of England.

References

  • Richard Marlow, Sir Ferdinando Heyborne. alias Richardson, The Musical Times, cxv (1974)

Notes

  1. Also known under the surname Heyborne (Heybourne, Heaburn). From family details it appears that Richardson was the name used by his mother Margaret.
  2. HOASM: Ferdinando Richardson (Heybourne)
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