Surname: Campion Forename(s): Thomas b. 12 February 1567. d. 1 March 1620. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet and musician. Born in London. Son of John Campion and Lucy, née Searle. Educated
at Peterhouse, Cambridge, and Gray’s Inn, but acquired no degree from either. Publications
include his first volume, Poemata (1595), and his most notable work, A Booke of Ayres (1601), which saw several subsequent versions during his active years. Biographical
information: ODNB. (BGL)