Attwood, THOMAS, musician, was born in London in 1765, and during 1783-87 studied at Naples under Cinque and Latilla, at Vienna under Mozart. With some other appointments, he held that of organist of St Paul's from 1796 till his death, 24th March 1838. His works, more tuneful than nervous, include two coronation anthems, songs, glees, and pianoforte pieces.
Attwood, THOMAS,
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