Researching Charles Avison
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The name Charles means "Man, strong" and is of German origin.
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Charles Avison and the Avison Family History
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Some Famous People called Charles Avison
Charles Avison
Charles Avison ( 16 February 1709 (baptised) – 9 or 10 May 1770) was an English composer during the Baroque and Classical periods. He was a church organist at St John The Baptist Church in Newcastle and at St. Nicholas's Church (later Newcastle Cathedral). He is most known for his 12 Concerti Grossi after Scarlatti and his Essay on Musical Expression, the first music criticism published in English. He composed in a transitional style that alternated between Baroque and Classical idioms.
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Other names that sound a bit like Avison
Family names can get corrupted over time, particularly where literacy was not as good. The following list contains some names that have similar sounds so you may want to also look at one or two of the more likely possibilites.
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