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Thomas Tallis
1585Nov, 23

Thomas Tallis

Thomas Tallis, English composer (b. c.1505)
Thomas Tallis (c. 1505 – 23 November 1585; also Tallys or Talles) was an English Renaissance composer who occupies a primary place in anthologies of English choral music. He is considered one of England's greatest composers, and he is honoured for his original voice in English musicianship.

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  • 3Mar

    Andrea Palladio

    The Olympic Theatre, designed by Andrea Palladio, is inaugurated in Vicenza.
  • 9Apr

    Roanoke Colony

    The expedition organised by Sir Walter Raleigh departs England for Roanoke Island (now in North Carolina) to establish the Roanoke Colony.
  • 17Aug

    Siege of Antwerp (1584-85)

    Eighty Years' War: Siege of Antwerp: Antwerp is captured by Spanish forces under Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, who orders Protestants to leave the city and as a result over half of the 100,000 inhabitants flee to the northern provinces.