Charles Steggall

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Charles Steggall

Charles H. Steggall (3 June 1826 7 June 1905) was an English hymn writer and composer.

Early life

The son of R. W. Steggall, Charles Steggall was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge[1] and then studied under William Sterndale Bennett at the Royal Academy of Music, where he subsequently became Professor of organ and harmony.

Later career

Steggall worked as an organist for many parishes including: Christ Chapel, Maida Vale; Christ Church, Lancaster Gate and Lincoln's Inn, where he was succeeded by his son Reginald Steggall. He was an examiner for the DMus degree.

External links

References

  1. "Steggall, Charles (STGL852C)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge. 
  • F.G.E., "Charles Steggall", The Musical Times 46, No. 749 (July 1905), pp. 449–452


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