Samuel Peirson
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Samuel Peirson | |
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| Born | 1647 |
| Died | 1720 |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Organist |
Samuel Peirson (c. 1647 - 1720) was an English organist.
Career
[edit]Peirson succeeded John Reading as Organist of Chichester Cathedral in October 1677. He was suspended for three months in 1711 for his public assertion that "the late King William was a pickpocket... he had no more religion than a dog!". It was during Peirson's tenure of office that Renatus Harris installed the Main Organ in the cathedral.[1] He died in office at Chichester.[2]