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Harriet Browne

1790 – 1858

British music composer

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About Harriet Browne

Lived 1790 – 1858 (aged 67–68). Harriet Browne was a British composer, music educator and writer.

Harriet Mary Browne Owen (1798–1858) was an English writer and composer, the sister of poet Felicia Hemans. Browne was a granddaughter of the Venetian consul in Liverpool, and the family moved from there to Denbighshire in North Wales for her father to pursue his business. She grew up near Abergele and St. Asaph in Flintshire, and married a man named Owen. She was confused within her own lifetime with another composer, making attribution of her works difficult. Besides composing, she wrote a The works of Mrs. Hemans, with a memoir by her sister. She also used the pseudonym Mrs. Hughes.

Works Selected works include: The Pilgrim Fathers Oh! call my brother back to me (text Felicia Hemans)

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Born
1790
Birth century
Died
1858
Also known as
Harriet Mary Browne Owen

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Who was Harriet Browne?

British music composer (1790-1858)

When was Harriet Browne born?

Harriet Browne was born in 1790.

When did Harriet Browne die?

Harriet Browne died in 1858.

What was Harriet Browne's occupation?

Harriet Browne was a composer, music educator and writer.

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Harriet Browne was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harriet Browne

· Wikidata: Q16066170

· DBpedia: Harriet Browne (composer)

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