Thomson, William

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Dates c.1722-1753
Location London
Vocation Musician
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage
Issue
Place of birth Source Mary Anne Alburger, 'Musical Scots and Scottish Musical Patrons on London and Edinburgh' in S. Nenadic (ed.), Scots in London in the Eighteenth Century' (Cranbury, 2010), 186-203

Known to have sung in a public concert in Scotland (1695). Moved to London (c.1722) and pursued a singing career, reegularly singing for George I. Published two collections of Scottish songs (1725, 1733).