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William Hayes (composer)
1708Jan, 26

William Hayes (composer)

William Hayes, English organist, composer, and conductor (d. 1777)
William Hayes (26 January 1708 (baptised) – 27 July 1777) was an English composer, organist, singer and conductor.

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