Francis Bacon vs William Byrd
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Compare the life timelines of Francis Bacon (1561–1626) and William Byrd (1540–1623) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 62 years, from 1561 to 1623.
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Francis Bacon (1561–1626)
- — Born at York House, London Verified
- — Entered Trinity College, Cambridge
- — Appointed Lord Chancellor of England Verified
- — Published Novum Organum Verified
- — Died at Highgate, near London 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