KNYVETT, William
(1779–1856)> SINGER · COMP.
KNYVETT (William). English singer and comp., April 21, 1779. Youngest son of Charles Knyvett, the elder. Sang at Concerts of Ancient Music, 1788. Principal alto, do, 1795. Gent. of Chap. Roy., 1797. Lay-vicar of Westminster Abbey. Comp. to Chap. Roy. Sang at London and Provincial concerts. Cond. of Concerts of Ancient Music, 1832–40. Ryde, Nov. 17, 1856. Wrote anthems, glees, songs, etc., but was best known in his day as a vocalist of repute.