Akbar the Great vs William Byrd
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Compare the life timelines of Akbar the Great (1542–1605) and William Byrd (1540–1623) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 63 years, from 1542 to 1605.
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Akbar the Great (1542–1605)
- — Born in Umerkot, Sindh Verified
- — Became Mughal emperor at age thirteen Verified
- — Began building the new capital of Fatehpur Sikri
- — Promulgated the syncretic faith Din-i Ilahi
- — Died in Agra Verified
William Byrd (1540–1623)
- — Born in London Verified
- — Appointed organist and master of the choristers at Lincoln Cathedral Verified
- — Sworn in as a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal Verified
- — Granted a royal patent for music printing with Thomas Tallis Verified
- — Published Psalmes, Sonets and Songs and Songs of Sundrie Natures Verified
- — Published three Latin Mass settings for Catholic use Verified
- — Moved to Stondon Massey in Essex Verified
- — Published the two books of Gradualia Verified
- — Died at Stondon Massey, Essex Verified