Knyvett, Charles, Jr.

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Knyvett, Charles, Jr.

Knyvett, Charles, Jr., English singer and organist, son of Charles Knyvett Sr ., and brother of William Knyvett; b. London, 1773; d. there, Nov. 2, 1859. He studied organ with Samuel Webbe. In 1801 he participated in the Vocal Concerts in London, and in 1802 he became organist at St. George’s; also was active as a teacher. He publ. a Selection of Psalm Tunes (1823).

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