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English composer and lutenist (1563–1626)

For another person, see John Dowland (RAF officer).

"Dowland" redirects here. For other uses, see Dowland (disambiguation).

John Dowland^[a] (c. 1563 – buried 20 February 1626) was an English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer.

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He is best known today for his melancholy songs such as "Come, heavy sleep", "Come again", "Flow my tears", "I saw my Lady weepe", "Now o now I needs must part", and "In darkness let me dwell". His instrumental music has undergone a major revival, and with the 20th century's early music revival, has been a continuing source of repertoire for lutenists and classical guitarists.

Career and compositions

Very little is known of Dowland's early life, but it is generally thought he was born in London; some sources even put his birth year as 1563. Irish historian W. H. Grattan Flood claimed that he was born in Dalkey, near Dublin,^[b] but no corroborating evidence h John Dowland; his life and works : Poulton, Diana : Free ...

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