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The silver swan, who, living had no note, When death approached unlocked her silent throat.
Orlando Gibbons
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"The silver swan, who, living had no note, When death approached unlocked her silent throat."
— Orlando Gibbons #deathmortality

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The silver swan, who, living had no note, When death approached unlocked her silent throat. — Orlando Gibbons

About Orlando Gibbons

Orlando Gibbons was a Composer from Kingdom of England (1583–1625).

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Who said "The silver swan, who, living had no note, When death approached unlocked her si…"?
This quote is attributed to Orlando Gibbons, a Composer from Kingdom of England.
When did Orlando Gibbons live?
Orlando Gibbons lived from 1583 – 1625.
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