John Curwen

The source records Heckmondwike as this person's birthplace. The pin marks the area, not an exact birth address or later home.

What is recorded here

Why this person is known: British minister, publisher and inventor of Tonic sol-fa singing method (1816-1880)

From Wikidata Q1699712

Birthplace

Heckmondwike

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