George Linley | |
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 George Linley by Charles Henry Schwanfelder | |
| Born | 27 December 1797 Rothwell, West Yorkshire |
| Died | 10 September 1865 (aged 67) London |
| Nationality | English |
| Genre | Poetry, Ballads, Satire |
| Years active | 1830-1865 |
| Notable works | "God Bless the Prince of Wales" |
| Spouse | Violet Gilchrist |
George Linley (27 December 1797 – 10 September 1865), was an English verse-writer and musical composer, who was born in Leeds. He contributed verses to the local newspapers and published some pamphlets, before leaving his native city in early life. After a period of military service, he lived at first in Edinburgh but finally settled in London, where he gained a reputation as a writer and composer of songs and ballads. He is perhaps best known for writing the English lyrics to the song, "God Bless the Prince of Wales".