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William Horsley

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Birthplace: London, England (United Kingdom)
Death: June 12, 1858 (83)
Kensington, London, England (United Kingdom)
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Son of William Horsley and Hannah Horsley
Husband of Elizabeth Hutchins Callcott
Father of Mary Elizabeth Brunel; Frances Arabella Thompson; John Callcott Horsley; Sophia Hutchins Horsley; Charles Edward Horsley and 1 other

Managed by: Alisdair James Smyth
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About William Horsley

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William Horsley (18 November 1774 – 12 June 1858) was an English musician. His compositions were numerous, and include amongst other instrumental pieces three symphonies for full orchestra. More important are his glees, of which he published five books (1801–1807) besides contributing many detached glees and part songs to various collections. His glees include "By Celia's Arbour," "O, Nightingale," and "Now the storm begins to lower", and his hymn tunes Horsley usually set to There is a green hill far away.

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William Horsley's Timeline

1774
November 18, 1774
London, England (United Kingdom)
1813
December 10, 1813
Horsington, Surrey, England (United Kingdom)
1815
January 1, 1815
1817
January 29, 1817
1819
January 1, 1819
1822
December 16, 1822
London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
1858
June 12, 1858
Age 83
Kensington, London, England (United Kingdom)
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