Thomas Linley

British composer
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Thomas Linley
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Thomas Linley

Summary

Thomas Linley is a human[1]. He was born in Wells[2]. He was born on January 17, 1733[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 19, 1795[5]. He worked as a composer[6], choir director[7], and harpsichordist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wells[2], Thomas Linley…
  • Thomas Linley passed away in London[4].
  • Thomas Linley was born on January 17, 1733[3].
  • Thomas Linley was born on 1732[10].
  • Thomas Linley died on November 19, 1795[5].
  • Thomas Linley is buried at Wells Cathedral[11].
  • Among Thomas Linley's spouses was Mary Johnson[12].
  • A child of Thomas Linley was Elizabeth Ann Linley[13].
  • A child of Thomas Linley was Mary Linley[14].
  • A child of Thomas Linley was Ozias Thurston Linley[15].
  • A child of Thomas Linley was Maria Linley[16].
  • A child of Thomas Linley was William Linley[17].
  • A child of Thomas Linley was Thomas Linley[18].
  • Thomas Linley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Thomas Linley worked as a composer[6].
  • Thomas Linley's professions included choir director[7].
  • Thomas Linley worked as a harpsichordist[8].
  • Thomas Linley is recorded as male[20].
  • Thomas Linley's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Thomas Linley's genre is opera[22].
  • Thomas Linley's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Linley the elder[23].
  • Thomas Linley's family name is recorded as Linley[24].
  • Thomas Linley's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Thomas Linley's depicted by is recorded as Thomas Linley the elder[26].
  • Thomas Linley's instrument is recorded as harpsichord[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Linley was born in Wells[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 17, 1733[3] and 1732[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], choir director[7], and harpsichordist[8].

Personal Life

Among Thomas Linley's spouses was Mary Johnson[12]. Children include Elizabeth Ann Linley[13], a singer[28], 1754–1792[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30]; Mary Linley[14], a singer[31], 1758–1787[32], of Kingdom of Great Britain[33]; Ozias Thurston Linley[15], a composer[34], 1765–1831[35], of Kingdom of Great Britain[36]; Maria Linley[16], a singer[37], 1763–1784[38], of Kingdom of Great Britain[39]; William Linley[17], a composer[40], 1771–1835[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42]; and he[18], a composer[43], 1756–1778[44], of Kingdom of Great Britain[45].

Death and Burial

Thomas Linley died on November 19, 1795[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Wells Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Thomas Linley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Linley born?

Born in Wells[2], Thomas Linley…

Where did Thomas Linley die?

Thomas Linley passed away in London[4].

Who was Thomas Linley married to?

Thomas Linley's spouses include Mary Johnson[12].

What did Thomas Linley do for work?

Thomas Linley worked as composer[6], choir director[7], and harpsichordist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Linley, Thomas (1732-1795) (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, choir director, harpsichordist
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00286231
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  4. 24d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image 2023-09-15 Bath Royal Crescent 04.jpg
    Aliases
    Instance of human
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Great Britain
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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