William Henry Gill (composer)
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William Henry Gill (24 October 1839 – 27 June 1923) was a Manx musical scholar who wrote and composed the anthem of Isle of Man, "Arrane Ashoonagh Dy Vannin".[2]
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| Born | 24 October 1839 |
| Died | 27 June 1923 (aged 83) |
Life and career
Gill was born at Marsala, Sicily to Manx parents, and he was educated at King William's College.[3] He lived in London, England most of his life but remained interested in his roots. The anthem is a traditional Manx ballad. Gill's words were published as "Eaisht oo as Clash-tyn" ("Listen and Hear") in Manx National Songs in 1896. "The Manx Fisherman's Evening Hymn" and "Peel Castle."[4] Gill also collected and arranged material in England, particularly that associated with Sussex.[1]
Gill also published A Manx Wedding and Other Songs.[5]
References
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