The British Musical Biography

[E] Dignum, Charles, tenor vocalist, was
born at Rotherhithe, London, in 1765. Chor-
ister in chapel of Sardinian ambassador, Lon-
don. He studied music under Samuel Webbe,
and worked for a time as carver and gilder.
Articled to T. Llnley for seven years. Debut
as Meadows in " Love in a Village," 178i.
Sang afterwards at Vauxhall, Haym.arket
Theatre, etc. He died at London, March 29,
1827.

[+] Dignum, who was usually regarded as the
successor of Beard, composed a number of
songs, and published a collection of "Vocal
Music, consisting of songs, duets, and glees,"
London [c. 1810] , with portrait. He was
most successful as a singer of English ballads.
Among his single songs may be named Maid
of the rock ; Neglected Tar ; Poor Recruit ;
Soldier's consolation ; Sweet Jane ; William
of Allerton Green, etc.

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