| Nationality: | English |
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Date & Place of Birth: |
March 12, 1710 - London |
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Date & Place of Death: |
March 5, 1778 - London |
| Near Family: | Wife - Cecilia Young (m. March 15, 1737) |
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Main Place of Residence: |
Although he visited Dublin in 1755 and 1758, he resided almost entirely in London. |
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Vocation (including composition): |
Composition was (for the most part) what remained his occupation. |
| Major Work(s): |
Most important was the score of Comus, but he is best known for the song Rule Britannia. |
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Interesting Facts: |
Data not available at this time |