The British Musical Biography

[E] Linley, William, composer, son of
Thomas Linley, senior, born at Bath, 1767
(1771). Educated at Harrow. He studied
under Abel and his father. Apjoointed to post
in East India Company's Service, by Fox.
Resided in India for a time. He died at
London, May 6, 1835.

[W] Works. — Shakespeare's Dramatic Songs,
consisting of all the songs, duets, and choruses,
in character, as introduced in his Dramas.,
with an Introduction, London, 2 vols., 1815-16.
Two operas. Glees, etc. lie also wrote novels
and other literary works.

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