Thomas Tallis
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| Born | c. 1505 Probably Kent, England |
| Died | 23 November 1585 (aged 79–80) Greenwich, England |
| Works | List of compositions |
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Thomas Tallis (/ˈtælɪs/; also Tallys or Talles; c. 1505 – 23 November 1585) was an English composer of High Renaissance music. His compositions are primarily vocal, and he occupies a primary place in anthologies of English choral music. Tallis is considered one of England's greatest composers, and is honoured for his original voice in English musicianship.