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1782 – 1837John Field (1782-1837)Died 23 January 1837, aged 54John Field was an Irish pianist and composer who invented the nocturne, a lyrical piano form later made famous by Chopin. He spent much of his career in Russia, where he taught and performed to great acclaim.