Christian Ignatius Latrobe
Christian Ignatius Latrobe (12 February 1758 – 6 May 1836) was an English clergyman of the Moravian Church, as well as an artist, musician and composer. He created a large number of works for, and most famously edited, a Selection of Sacred Music in six volumes between 1806 and 1826, introducing the sacred music of Haydn, Mozart and Pergolesi and other European continental composers who were largely unknown to English audiences.
Christian Ignatius Latrobe | |
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Christian Ignatius Latrobe, mezzotint by Samuel Bellin, after Thomas Barber | |
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| Born | 12 February 1758 Fulneck Moravian Settlement, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Died | 6 May 1836 (aged 78) Fairfield, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Denomination | Moravian |
| Spouse | Hannah Benigna Syms |
| Children | 6, including John Antes and Charles Joseph |
| Relatives | Benjamin Henry Latrobe (brother) |
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