William Chatterton Dix
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| Born | 14 June 1837 Bristol, England |
| Died | 9 September 1898 Cheddar, Somerset, England |
William Chatterton Dix (14 June 1837 – 9 September 1898) was an English writer of hymns and carols.
He was born in Bristol, England, the son of John Dix, a surgeon and writer. His father gave him his middle name in honour of Thomas Chatterton, a poet about whom he had written a biography.[1]
Dix spent most of his life as manager of a Maritime Insurance Company in Glasgow.
At the age of 29 he was struck with a near fatal illness and consequently suffered months confined to his bed. During this time he became severely depressed. Yet it is from this period that many of his hymns date.[2][3]
His hymns and carols included As with Gladness Men of Old, What child is this?, To you, O Lord, our hearts we raise and Alleluia! Sing to Jesus.
He died at Cheddar, Somerset, England, and was buried at his parish church.
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- William Chatterton Dix at Find a Grave and also here (entry as William Chatterdon Dix, but marker correct)
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