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Catherine Winkworth

Born: September 13, 1827
Died: July 1, 1878 (aged 50)
Bio: Catherine Winkworth was an English-language translator from London. She is best known for bringing the German chorale tradition to English speakers with her numerous translations of church hymns.
Known for:
- Christian Singers of Germany (1869)
- LYRA GERMANICA 2ND SERIES