Frederick Gunton

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Frederick Gunton (1813–1888) was an English organist.

Life[edit]

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.[1]

Career[edit]

He was:

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Notes". The Musical World. 68: 172. 27 October 1888.
  2. ^ Cathedral Organists, John E. West, London, Novello and Company, 1899.
Cultural offices
Preceded by
Edward Heathcote
Rector Chori of Southwell Minster
1835–1841
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Thomas Haylett
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Chester Cathedral
1841–1877
Succeeded by