English composer. He was a master of counterpoint, and has become best known for his elaborate and ingenious 40-part motet Spem in alium (c. 1573). His works also include Tallis's Canon (Glory to thee my God this night) (1567), and a collection of 34 motets, Cantiones sacrae (1575), of which 16 are by Tallis and 18 by William Byrd.
Green expresses hope. White symbolizes peace. It is said that the saltire may have been based on the former flag of Belgian airline, Sabena. Red represents the blood shed in the struggle for independence. Effective date: 27 September 1982.