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Robert Lindley

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Robert Lindley

Birth
Rotherham, Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
Death
13 Jun 1855 (aged 79)
Greater London, England
Burial
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Plot
12531/59/RS
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Musician. Considered by many as one of the greatest cellists of his time. Born in Rotherham, England, he was named principal cellist of London's Royal Opera in 1794 and performed as a virtuoso soloist in many important concerts throughout England until 1851. Lindley was a frequent performer before the Prince Regent and was one of the first Professors appointed at the Royal Academy of Music, in 1822. He also composed several pieces for the instrument.
Musician. Considered by many as one of the greatest cellists of his time. Born in Rotherham, England, he was named principal cellist of London's Royal Opera in 1794 and performed as a virtuoso soloist in many important concerts throughout England until 1851. Lindley was a frequent performer before the Prince Regent and was one of the first Professors appointed at the Royal Academy of Music, in 1822. He also composed several pieces for the instrument.

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  • Originally Created by: David Lindley
  • Added: Jun 15, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14618909/robert-lindley: accessed ), memorial page for Robert Lindley (4 Mar 1776–13 Jun 1855), Find a Grave Memorial ID 14618909, citing Kensal Green Cemetery, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.