Thomas Damett

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Thomas Damett (?1389/90 to 15 July/5 August 1436) was an English composer of the late Medieval and early Renaissance eras.

The illegitimate son of a gentleman, he was a commoner at Winchester College until 1406–7 and became rector of Stockton, Wiltshire, in 1413. [1] [2] His name appears occasionally in the Royal Household Chapel accounts between 1413 and 1430–31. Nine works by him – six mass movements (including a Gloria-Credo pair based on a Square) and three motets (one isorhythmic) – survive in the Old Hall Manuscript and may be autographs. [1]

He was also prebendary of Rugmere in St Paul's Cathedral 1418–1436, was appointed to the fifth stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1431 and held the canonry until 1436. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Thomas Damett". HOASM. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  2. ↑ Kisby, Fiona (2001), Music and musicians in Renaissance cities and towns, Cambridge University Press, p. 75, ISBN   978-0-521-66171-3
  3. ↑ Fasti Wyndesorienses, May 1950. S.L. Ollard. Published by the Dean and Canons of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle


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