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Frederick Gunton (1813–1888) was an English organist.
Life
Born in Norwich, he was the son of Thomas and Mary Gunton. He studied organ under Alfred Pettit at St Peter Mancroft in Norwich.
He died in Chester in 1888 and is buried in Upton churchyard.
Career
He was:
- Organist of Southwell Minster 1835–41
- Organist of Chester Cathedral 1841–71
References
- "Notes". The Musical World. 68: 172. 27 October 1888.
- Cathedral Organists, John E. West, London, Novello and Company, 1899.
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| Preceded byEdward Heathcote | Rector Chori of Southwell Minster 1835–1841 |
Succeeded byChappell Batchelor |
| Preceded byThomas Haylett | Organist and Master of the Choristers of Chester Cathedral 1841–1877 |
Succeeded byJoseph Cox Bridge |
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