Samuel Peirson (c. 1647 – 1720) was an English organist.
Career Peirson succeeded John Reading as Organist of Chichester Cathedral in October 1677. He was suspended for three months in 1711 for his public assertion that "the late King William was a pickpocket... he had no more religion than a dog!". It was during Peirson's tenure of office that Renatus Harris installed the Main Organ in the cathedral.Organs and Organists of Chichester Cathedral He died in office at Chichester.Biographical Dictionary of the Organ | Samuel Peirson
See also Organs and organists of Chichester Cathedral
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