famous people in England

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The famous
people in England
Sir Henry Morgan
ca. 1635 – 1688
Admiral Sir Henry Morgan was
a Welsh Admiral and privateer,
who made a name for activities
in the Caribbean.
He was one of the most
notorious and successful
privateers of all time
John Lennon
9.10.1940 - 8.12.1980
He was an English musician and singer songwriter who rose to worldwide famous as one
of the founding members of The Beatles.
He was born and became famous in Liverpool.
He made a move into the solo career in 1970´s.
He was murdered at the age of 40.
HENRY PURCELL
Autograph manuscript of Purcell's
anthem for the coronation of James II
- lived in 1659-1695
- was an English organist and Baroque
composer of secular and sacred music
- wrote the first English opera "Dido
and Anaeas", which is still popular
today
- died tragically young