This is an old revision of this page, as edited by D6 (talk | contribs) at 03:55, 25 September 2004 (adding Category:1710 births Category:1778 deaths based on List of people by name, see WP:People by year). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Revision as of 03:55, 25 September 2004 by D6 (talk | contribs) (adding Category:1710 births Category:1778 deaths based on List of people by name, see WP:People by year)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Thomas Augustine Arne (1710-March 5, 1778) was an English composer, best known for the popular patriotic song, Rule Britannia, which is still frequently sung, notably at the Last Night of the Proms and also his musical settings of songs from the plays of William Shakespeare.
His sister, Susannah Maria Arne, was a famous contralto who performed in some of his works, including his first opera, Rosamund, performed in 1733.
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