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Revision as of 00:58, 9 January 2005 by FeanorStar7 (talk | contribs)(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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