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What was Purcell's brother's name?

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Daniel was Purcell's brother. Purcell, the renowned English Baroque composer, had a younger brother named Daniel. Daniel also pursued music, becoming a chorister at the Chapel Royal and later serving as organist at various churches in London. He composed several anthems and other sacred works, but his output was overshadowed by the brilliance of his older brother, Henry Purcell.
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