Thomas Sanders Dupuis
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Thomas Sanders Dupuis, Mus. Doc. (1733 – 1796) was a composer
and organist
of French extraction, born in London
. He succeeded William Boyce at the Chapel Royal, and was regarded as one of the best organists of his day.
His published work includes Nine Voluntaries for the Organ, performed before their Majesties at the Chapel Royal, St. Paul's Cathedral, etc.
Composer
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and organist
Organist
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of French extraction, born in London
London
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. He succeeded William Boyce at the Chapel Royal, and was regarded as one of the best organists of his day.
His published work includes Nine Voluntaries for the Organ, performed before their Majesties at the Chapel Royal, St. Paul's Cathedral, etc.