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William Horsley

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12 Jun 1858 (aged 83)
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Plian marble ledger with a faint inscription. The monument adjoins that of John Calcott Horsley.
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Organist and composer. He was organist at Ely Cathetral, Holborn and the Asylum for Female Orphans where he was assistant to John Calcott. He composed symphonies and produced glee's in five volumes (1801-1807) which include, "By Celia's Abour" and "O Nightingale" among others. He co-founded the Philharmonic Society of London in 1813 His so was John Calcott Horsley. He was a personal friend of Mendelssohn. His daughter Mary married Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
Organist and composer. He was organist at Ely Cathetral, Holborn and the Asylum for Female Orphans where he was assistant to John Calcott. He composed symphonies and produced glee's in five volumes (1801-1807) which include, "By Celia's Abour" and "O Nightingale" among others. He co-founded the Philharmonic Society of London in 1813 His so was John Calcott Horsley. He was a personal friend of Mendelssohn. His daughter Mary married Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

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  • Created by: s.canning
  • Added: Jun 5, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53311391/william-horsley: accessed ), memorial page for William Horsley (15 Nov 1774–12 Jun 1858), Find a Grave Memorial ID 53311391, citing Kensal Green Cemetery, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England; Maintained by s.canning (contributor 46790899).