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George Dubourg

1799 – 1882

British writer

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Lived 1799 – 1882 (aged 82–83). George Dubourg was a British music journalist.

George Dubourg (1799 – 17 April 1882), was an English writer on the violin and a songwriter.

Dubourg was the grandson of violinist Matthew Dubourg. In 1836, George Dubourg published The Violin, being an Account of that leading Instrument and its most eminent Professors, &c., a work that was frequently reprinted. He was also a songwriter; his best known song was John Parry's "Wanted a Governess". During most of his life, Dubourg contributed articles to newspapers, especially in Brighton, England, where he lived for several years.

Dubourg later settled in Maidenhead, Berkshire, where he died on 17 April 1882.

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Born
1799, London
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Died
1882, Maidenhead
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Who was George Dubourg?

British writer

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George Dubourg was born in 1799 in London.

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George Dubourg died in 1882 in Maidenhead.

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George Dubourg was a music journalist.

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George Dubourg was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Dubourg

· Wikidata: Q5538637

· DBpedia: George Dubourg

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