- Linley, Francis
[E] Linley, Francis, composer and organist,
was born at Doncaster in 1774. Blind from
birth. He studied under Mather, of Doncas-
ter, and became organist of Pentonville
Chapel, London. Married to a blind lady of
fortune. Opened music-selling business.
Became bankrupt, and was d serted by his
wife. He went to America as an organist,
but returned to England in 1799, and died at
Doncaster, September 15, 1800.[W] Works. — Sonatas for pf. and flute, op. 1 ;
Practical Introduction to the Organ, in five
parts, London [1800] . Collection of Inter-
ludes, fugues, etc., for organ, op. G ; Thirty-
two familiar airs for 2 flutes [1790], and other
music for the flute ; Songs.entry id: 248-L-54
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