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Ozias Thurston Linley (1765–1831) was one of seven musical siblings born to the composer
Ozias Thurston Linley (1765–1831) was one of seven musical siblings born to the composer Thomas Linley the elder
Thomas Linley (17 January 1733 – 19 November 1795) was an English bass and musician active in Bath, Somerset. Born in Badminton, Gloucestershire, Linley began his musical career after he moved to Bath at age 11 and became apprentice to the o ...
and his wife Mary Johnson.
He graduated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford
Corpus Christi College (formally, Corpus Christi College in the University of Oxford; informally abbreviated as Corpus or CCC) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1517, it is the 12t ...
in 1789, becoming a minor canon
A minor canon is a member of staff on the establishment of a cathedral or a collegiate church. In at least one foundation the post may be known as "priest-vicar".
Minor canons are clergy and take part in the daily services but are not part of t ...
of Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Norwich, Norfolk, dedicated to the Holy and Undivided Trinity. It is the cathedral church for the Church of England Diocese of Norwich and is one of the Norwich 12 heritage sites.
The cathedra ...
the following year and Junior Fellow and Organist at Dulwich College
Dulwich College is a 2–19 Independent school (United Kingdom), independent, Day school, day and boarding school for Single-sex education, boys in Dulwich, London, England. As a Public school (United Kingdom), public school, it began as the Col ...
from 1816. He was noted for his eccentricity and strong language.
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1765 births 1831 deaths Alumni of Corpus Christi College, Oxford History of Norwich Ozias 18th-century English Anglican priests 19th-century English Anglican priests People from Bath, Somerset {{UK-Anglican-clergy-stub