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The basics
Quick facts
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British musician
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
1 January 1835
Death:
1 January 1889
The details
Biography
Introduction
Langdon Colbourne (1835-1889) was an cathedral organist, who served at Hereford Cathedral.
Background
Langdon Colbourne was born on 15 September 1835 in Hackney London.
He studied organ under George Cooper.
Career
Organist of:
- St. Michael's College, Tenbury 1860 - 1874
- Beverley Minster 1874 - 1875
- Wigan Parish Church 1875 - 1877
- Dorking Parish Church 1877 - 1890
- Truro Cathedral 1890 - 1920
| Cultural offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Stainer |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of St. Michael's College, Tenbury 1860-1874 |
Succeeded by Alfred Alexander |
| Preceded by G. J. Lambert |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Beverley Minster 1874-1875 |
Succeeded by Arthur Henry Mann |
| Preceded by George Townshend Smith |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Hereford Cathedral 1880-1889 |
Succeeded by George Robertson Sinclair |