Surname: Wilson Forename(s): John b. 5 April 1595. d. 22 February 1674. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet and composer. Born in Faversham, Kent. Worked as the main songwriter for the
King’s Men and a professor of music at the University of Oxford. Married Anne Penniall
on 31 January 1671. Composer of over 300 songs featured in numerous plays. Biographical
information: ODNB. (BGL)