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My Take
John Dowland moves me more than almost any composer of his era. Writing in late-1500s England, he turned melancholy into high art with songs like Flow my tears and In darkness let me dwell, music so achingly beautiful it still lands centuries later. What I admire is his refusal to flinch from sorrow; instead he gave it shape, dignity, and unbearable sweetness on a single lute. In a culture that prizes relentless cheer, his darkness feels like honesty. To me he proves that the most lasting art is often the saddest, and his is sadness perfected.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Dowland
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ダウランド
- Reading
- じょん・だうらんど
- Born
- January 2, 1563 – 1626-02-00
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / lutenist / songwriter / singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John Dowland born?
January 2, 1563 – 1626-02-00.
Where is John Dowland from?
John Dowland is from London, Roman Empire.
What does John Dowland do?
John Dowland works as composer, lutenist, songwriter, singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.