Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
the Fourth Week after Epiphany
There are 60 days til Easter!
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Encyclopedias
Purcell, Henry

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Purbeck, Isle of
Next Entry
Purchas, Samuel
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

Eminent English musician, born at Westminster; was successively organist at Westminster Abbey and to the Chapel Royal; excelled in all forms of musical composition; was the author of anthems, cantatas, glees, &c., which attained great popularity; he set the songs of Shakespeare's "Tempest" to music (1658-1695).

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Purcell, Henry'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​p/purcell-henry.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile