| 1. Byrd [ Synonyms: william byrd] | |
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English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)
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| 2. Byrd [ Synonyms: admiral byrd, richard e. byrd, richard evelyn byrd] | |
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Explorer and United States naval officer; led expeditions to explore Antarctica (1888-1957)
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