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Popular As | William Horsley |
Occupation | Composer |
Age | years old |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Born | November 18, 1774 (England) |
Birthday | November 18 |
Town/City | England |
Nationality | England |
William Horsley’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
William Horsley was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
English musician and composer known for his five books of glees, which included By Celia's Arbour, and O, Nightingale. He is perhaps best known, though, for his hymn, There is a green hill far away.
He was the organist at a chapel and an asylum for female orphans and also became the assistant to composer John Wall Callcott.
He was a founder of the Philharmonic Society of London (later the Royal Philharmonic Society).
He was married to Elizabeth Hutchins Callcott, the daughter of his mentor.
He was a contemporary of Felix Mendelssohn.