Attwood

Thomas, comm. b. London, Nov. 23, 1765; d Chelsea, Mar. 24, 1838. Chorister under Nares and Ayrton; studied in Italy (by a istance from George IV, then Prince of Wales) under Cinque and Latilla and m Vienna under Mozart; orgt. at St. Paul’s and Chapel Royal, original member Philharm. Soc friend of Mendel ohn. Composed music for 21 plays, famous church music, numerous popular songs and glees.