Ferdinando Richardson

Ferdinando Richardson[1] (c. 1558 – 1618) was an English courtier and musician.

Ferdinando Heyborne monument (right), at All Hallows Church, Tottenham

He was a pupil of Thomas Tallis;[2] various works for the keyboard by him survive. He also held the post of Groom of the Privy Chamber under both Elizabeth I of England and James I of England.

References

  • Richard Marlow, Sir Ferdinando Heyborne. alias Richardson, The Musical Times, cxv (1974)

Notes

  1. ↑ Also known under the surname Heyborne (Heybourne, Heaburn). From family details it appears that Richardson was the name used by his mother Margaret.
  2. ↑ HOASM: Ferdinando Richardson (Heybourne)
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