Thomas Augustine Arne (12 March 1710 – 5 March 1778) was an English baroque composer, best known for the popular patriotic song, "Rule, Britannia!", which is still frequently sung, notably at the Last Night of the Proms, and his musical settings of songs from the plays of William Shakespeare. Arne was born in the Covent Garden area of London, to a family that had prospered in the upholstery business. He was educated at Eton College, and was interested in music from his earliest youth.

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