Samuel Wesley47

born in Bristol

son of Charles Wesley, nephew of John Wesley

child prodigy of keyboard at age three and virtuoso organist

William Boyce called him the "English Mozart"

became interested in church music at age 12

converted to Catholicism in 1784, only to retract it later

wrote 5 Latin Masses (1 Requiem), 2 Latin Magnificats, 60 Latin motets, 2 Oratorios, 35 Anthems, 2 Anglican Services, 1 ode, 50 Hymns, and 50 secular part songs