Chorley, Henry Fothergill

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Chorley, Henry Fothergill (b Blackley Hurst, Lancs., 1808; d London, 1872). English critic and author. Contributed as freelance to The Athenaeum weekly magazine 1830–3 and joined staff as its mus. critic 1833–68. Influential in his time. Also wrote novels, plays, and libs. for operas by Sullivan, Benedict, and Wallace.