William Turner (1651, Oxford – 13 January 1740, London) was a composer and countertenor of the Baroque era.

A contemporary of John Blow and Henry Purcell, he is best remembered for his verse anthems, of which over forty survive.
As a singer, he was a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal from 1669 until his death.

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