List of Famous people with last name Dowland

John Dowland

First Name John

Last Name Dowland

Born on January 2, 1563

Died on January 31, 1626 (aged 63)

Born in United Kingdom, England

John Dowland was an English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer. He is best known today for his melancholy songs such as "Come, heavy sleep", "Come again", "Flow my tears", "I saw my Lady weepe", "Now o now I needs must part" and "In darkness let me dwell", but his instrumental music has undergone a major revival, and with the 20th century's early music revival, has been a continuing source of repertoire for lutenists and classical guitarists.

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Robert Dowland

First Name Robert

Last Name Dowland

Born on January 1, 1591

Died on November 28, 1641 (aged 50)

Born in United Kingdom

Robert Dowland was an English lutenist and composer. He was the son of the lutenist and composer John Dowland. Throughout his lifetime he wrote almost 90 lute songs and other pieces written for the lute.

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