Herbert Howells

Herbert Howells
portrait photo of Herbert Howells
Born(1892-10-17)17 October 1892
Lydney, Gloucestershire, England
Died23 February 1983(1983-02-23) (aged 90)
Putney, London, England
Occupations
  • Composer
  • organist
  • music teacher
Spouse
Dorothy Dawe (1891–1975)
(m. 1920⁠–⁠1975)
Children2, including Ursula

Herbert Norman Howells CH CBE (17 October 1892 – 23 February 1983) was an English composer, organist, and teacher, most famous for his large output of Anglican church music.