Jacob Hillarye

Jacob Hillarye (died 1632) was an English organist.

Career

Hillarye was a Lay Vicar at Chichester Cathedral from 1590. He was appointed to the office of both Organist and Master of the Choristers in 1599. He was succeeded by Thomas Weelkes in 1602.[1] He remained a choirman until at least 1616 and was landlord of the King's Head public house (now called Trents) in South Street, Chichester.[2]

See also

References
  1. Biographical Dictionary of the Organ | Jacob Hillary
  2. Organs and Organists of Chichester Cathedral


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