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Charles Burney (1726-1814) English musicologist, born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Studied in London under Dr Arne. Travelled in Europe in 1770-1772, collecting material for his 'General History of Music' (1776-1789). Father of the novelist and diarist Fanny (Frances) Burney, Madame D'Arblay. Engraving from 'Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay' by Fanny Burney (London, 1843).

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Charles Burney (1726-1814) English musicologist, born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Studied in London under Dr Arne. Travelled in Europe in 1770-1772, collecting material for his 'General History of Music' (1776-1789). Father of the novelist and diarist Fanny (Frances) Burney, Madame D'Arblay. Engraving from 'Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay' by Fanny Burney (London, 1843).