Thomas Campion Biography

Thomas Campion biography

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NAME: Thomas Campion
OCCUPATION: Doctor, Songwriter, Poet
BIRTH DATE: February 12, 1567
DEATH DATE: March 01, 1620
EDUCATION: Peterhouse, Cambridge, University of Cambridge, University of Caen, France
PLACE OF BIRTH: London, England
PLACE OF DEATH: London, England
AKA: Thomas Campian

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Thomas Campion was an English composer who wrote over 100 songs for the lute. He also wrote poetry and practiced medicine.

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Thomas Campion was an English composer who wrote 100 songs for the lute. His early quest for a career was uphill. He studied for four years without earning a degree, then studied law but wasn't called to the bar. He finally received a medical degree, practicing until his death. He is best known musically, but wrote a considerable body of poetry, including "Songs of Divers Noblemen and Gentlemen."