William Gardiner was an English composer who is best known for his hymns. He published two collections of his works: Sacred Melodies (1808) and Music and Friends (1838). Gardiner's promotion of Ludwig van Beethoven led to the first performances of Beethoven's music in England in 1794.

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Occupation: composer
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: March 15, 1770, March 15, 1769
Died: 1853, November 16, 1853

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William Gardiner

English composer; author of the Sacred melodies (1769-1853)

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Occupation: composer
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: March 15, 1770, March 15, 1769
Died: 1853, November 16, 1853

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