The British Musical Biography

[E] Limpus, Richard D., organist and mu-
sician, born on September 10, 1824. Son of
Richard Limpus, organist of Isleworth Old
Church, who died on November 1, 1868.
Founded, with others, the College of Organists,
1864. Secretary to College of Organists,
1864-75. Died on March 15, 1875. Composer
of songs and pf. music. His wife, who died,
London, January 29, 1889, was a concert
vocalist. His brother, the Rev. P. Henry
Limpus, was some time minor canon of St.
George's Chapel, Windsor, and composer of
an oratorio, " The Prodigal Son," London,
May 10, 1870 ; Songs, etc. He died in 1893.

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