What role did Nicholas Lanier play to the king Charles II of England?
Nicholas Lanier Nicholas Lanier, sometimes Laniere (baptised at Greenwich 10 September 1588 – 24 February 1666) was an English composer and musician; the first to hold the title of Master of the King's Music from 1625 to 1666, an honour given to musicians of great distinction. He was the court musician, a composer and performer and Groom of the Chamber in the service of King Charles I and Charles II. He was also a singer, lutenist, scenographer and painter.
Charles II de Bourbon-Vendôme Charles II of Bourbon (1562–1594), known as "Cardinal de Vendôme" and later as "Cardinal de Bourbon", was a prince of the blood of the House of Bourbon. When his Protestant cousin became King Henry IV of France in 1589, he raised the hopes of Catholics hostile to the League and was a candidate for the crown of France.