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"Rule, Britannia!" is a British patriotic song, originating from the 1740 poem "Rule, Britannia" by James Thomson [1] and set to music by Thomas Arne in the same year. [2] It is most strongly associated with the Royal Navy , but is also used by the British Army .
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Thomas Augustine Arne (/ ɑːr n /; 12 March 1710 – 5 March 1778) was an English composer.He is best known for his patriotic song "Rule, Britannia!" and the song "A-Hunting We Will Go", the latter composed for a 1777 production of The Beggar's Opera, which has since become popular as a folk song and a nursery rhyme. [1]
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The accompanying 1.23 patch overhauls the Middle East and the Caucasus and adds new trade goods. [28] Rule Britannia: 1.25 "England" Immersion Pack 20 March 2018 Rule Britannia is named after Thomas Arne's song "Rule, Britannia!". This immersion pack adds the Anglican religion, missions for British countries, and naval doctrines.
The sheet music of "Rule, Britannia!" by James Thomson (lyrics) and Thomas Arne (music). One of the most popular British patriotic tunes. Date: 1740: Source: The Songs of England, Volume I, Edited by J. L. Hatton, Boosey & Co, London (c. 1890s) Author: James Thompson (1700-1748) Thomas Augustine Arne (1710–1778) Permission (Reusing this file)
England generally uses "God Save the King", but "Jerusalem", "Rule, Britannia!" and "Land of Hope and Glory" have also been used. [65] [66] At international test cricket matches, England has, since 2004, used "Jerusalem" as the anthem. [67] At international rugby league matches, England uses "God Save the King" and also "Jerusalem". [68]
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