Thomas Coring

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Thomas Coring (dates unknown) was an English organist.

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Coring was a Lay Vicar of Chichester Cathedral. He was employed as the Organist from midsummer 1550 and is thought to have been replaced by 1557, [1] as the cathedral records list him as a singer. [2] He resumed his position in 1561. [3]

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Preceded by Organist
of Chichester Cathedral

1550-1557
Succeeded by
Preceded by Organist
of Chichester Cathedral

1561-1565
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