Dates

• Existence: 1770 - 1836

Biography

John Clarke-Whitfeld (1770-1836), English organist and composer, organist and choirmaster of St John's and Trinity Colleges 1799-1820, Professor of Music 1821-36, organist of Heresford Cathedral 1820-33; born John Clarke, he adopted the name 'Whitfeld' (his mother's maiden name) in 1814