Anselm Bayly facts for kids
Rev. Anselm Bayly (born 1719 – died 1794) was an English churchman. He wrote many books, mostly about religion and ideas. He was also a talented singer and knew a lot about music. He even performed music by the famous composer George Frideric Handel.
Anselm Bayly's Life Story
Anselm Bayly studied at Christ Church, Oxford, a famous university. He earned a special degree in law there in 1749. He was 21 years old at the time.
Bayly became a priest in the church. He became important in his profession. He worked as a minor canon at St Paul's Cathedral. He also worked at Westminster Abbey. He was a sub-dean at the Chapel Royal, which was a special church for the King or Queen.
In 1751, he became the vicar of Tottenham, a town near London. A vicar is like a main priest for a local church. He earned another advanced degree in law in 1764. In 1787, he got a patent for an "elastic girdle." This was a special belt he designed to help people with certain medical problems. Anselm Bayly passed away in 1794.
What Did Anselm Bayly Write?
Anselm Bayly wrote many different kinds of books. Here are some of his notable works:
- The Antiquity, Evidence, and Certainty of Christianity (1751): This book explored the history and truth of Christianity.
- An Introduction to Languages Literary and Philosophical (1758): This book helped people learn about different languages. It focused on English, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew.
- A Collection of Anthems used in His Majesty's Chapel Royal (1769): This was a collection of church songs used in the King's chapel.
- A Practical Treatise on Singing and Playing (1771): This book taught people how to sing and play music.
- A plain and complete Grammar of the English Language (1772): This was a grammar book for the English language.
- A Grammar of the Hebrew Language (1773): He also wrote a grammar book for the Hebrew language.
- He created special editions of the Bible with his own notes in 1773 and 1774.
- The Commandments of God in Nature, Institution, and Revelation (1778): This book discussed God's commandments.
- The Alliance of Music, Poetry, and Oratory (1789): This important work explored how music, poetry, and public speaking are connected. He dedicated this book to William Pitt the Elder, a famous politician.
