Iinley

Thomas, compr. b. Wells, Eng., 1732; d. London, Nov. 19, 1795. Studied with Chilcot and Paradies; conducted oratorios at Drury Lane; IISZT 1775 composed, with son, music for Duenna by Sheridan, his son-in-law; 1776 became part owner and manager of Drury Lane Th composed music for many plays, madrigals, etc. Three daughters Elizabeth Ann L. (Shendan’s wife), Mary L., and Maria L., all singers. Son Thomas L., vlt compr. b. Bath, 1756, drowned, Grimsthorde, Lincoln shire, Aug. 7, 1778. Studied with Boyce and with Nardini at Florence, where he became friend of Mozart; vlt. in Bath concerts; collaborator with father.