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Renatus Harris

European organ maker
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Also called:
René Harris
Born:
c. 1652,, France
Died:
August or September 1724, Bristol?, Eng.
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Renatus Harris (born c. 1652, France—died August or September 1724, Bristol?, Eng.) was an English organ builder whose fine instruments were highly regarded by his contemporaries. Harris was the son and grandson of organ builders; his maternal grandfather was Thomas Dallam (c. 1575–c. 1630), three of whose sons also became well-known builders. Renatus’ father, Thomas, worked in France during the period when organ building was discouraged in England by the Commonwealth. The family returned to England in 1660, and Renatus worked with his father for some time afterward. Independently, Renatus built about 39 organs, including a number for colleges and ...(100 of 155 words)

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