Michael Navarrus facts for kids
Miguel Navarro, also known by his Latin name Michael Navarrus, was a Spanish composer. He was born in Pamplona, Spain, in 1563 and passed away in the same city on January 2, 1627.
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Miguel Navarro was a talented musician who lived a long time ago, during a period known as the Renaissance and early Baroque eras. He spent his life creating music, which is what a composer does! While we don't know many details about his life, we know he was from Pamplona, a city in Spain.
What is a Composer?
A composer is someone who writes music. Think of it like an author who writes books, but instead of words, a composer uses musical notes to create songs, symphonies, or other musical pieces. Miguel Navarro would have written music for instruments and voices, likely for churches or royal courts of his time.
You might notice he has two names: Miguel Navarro and Michael Navarrus. Miguel Navarro is his Spanish name. During his time, it was common for scholars and artists to use Latin versions of their names, especially in official documents or when their work was known internationally. So, "Michael Navarrus" is simply the Latin way of saying Miguel Navarro.
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In Spanish: Miguel Navarro (músico) para niños
