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Thomas Augustine Arne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Thomas Augustine Arne (March, 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. |
 | | Arne was born in the Covent Garden area of London, to a family that had prospered in the upholstery business. |
 | | Arne's operas and masques became very popular, and he received the patronage of Frederick, Prince of Wales, at whose country home, Cliveden, the Masque of Alfred, containing "Rule, Britannia", was first performed. |
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