Bernard Gates, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bernard Gates

composer

Date of Birth: 23-Apr-1686

Place of Birth: The Hague, County of Holland, Netherlands

Date of Death: 15-Nov-1773

Profession: composer, choir director

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Bernard Gates (The Hague, 23 April 1686-North Aston, 15 November 1773, aged 87) was an English composer, and a bass singer employed by Handel in his oratorios.
He was director of the choir at Westminster Abbey from 1740 to 1757.
Surviving music, in a conservative style, includes six anthems and a morning service.