Wilbye, John (M)

Surname: Wilbye
Forename(s): John
d. 1638. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet and composer. Baptized in Norfolk on 7 March 1574. Son of Matthew Wilbye. Worked as a servant for the Kytson family of Hengrave Hall. Author of The First Set of English Madrigals to 3, 4, 5, and 6 Voices (1598) and The Second Set of Madrigals to 3, 4, 5, and 6 Parts, Apt both for Viols and Voices (1609). Biographical information: ODNB. (BGL)

Poems associated with this person

Total poems: 2
Poem title Date Periodical Roles id #
“Love not me for comely grace” 1895-08 The English Illustrated Magazine Poet 19536
“Lady, when I behold the roses sprouting” 1896-10 The English Illustrated Magazine Poet 19587