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Anglican priest, scholar and hymnwriter. He is best known as a hymnwriter and, especially, translator, having enriched English hymnody with many ancient and mediaeval hymns translated from Latin and Greek. In 1853, he wrote the “Good King Wenceslas” lyrics, in collaboration with his music editor Thomas Helmore, and the carol first appeared in Carols for Christmas-Tide, published by Novello & Co in 1853.
Born: 24 January 1816
Died: 6 August 1866
Nationality: British
Gender: Male