Galilei

(gi-li-la’-é), V., Florence, ca. 1533—1591; lutenist, violinist and theorist; father of the astronomer. (gi-lin), P., Gers, France, 1786—Bordeaux, 1821; wrote pop. method ‘‘Meloplaste” (v. D. D.). (gi-lé’-tshén), (1) Nicolas Bori ovitch, 1794—1866; a Ru ian prince, to whom overture, 3 quartets; he advanced Beethoven liberal sums for his dedications; a skilful ’cellist. (2) G. (Prince), St. Petersburg, 1823 —1872; son of above; composer and cond.; maintained in Moscow (1842) a choir of 70 boys; later an orchestra.