Garrett Colley Wesley
Alternative Names: | Mornington, 1st Earl of; Viscount Wellesley |
Birth Year: | 1735 |
Death Year: | 1781 |
Notes: | Anglo-Irish politician and composer, best known today for fathering several distinguished British military commanders and politicians. As a composer he is remembered chiefly for glees such as "Here in cool grot" (lyrics by William Shenstone) and for a double Anglican chant. It was the future Duke of Wellington who, alone of his children, inherited something of his musical talent. |
Compositions:
Title | Alternate Title(s) |
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Hail Hallowed Fane | |
Here in Cool Grot and Mossy Cell |