deaths
August 24, 1832
Richard Weymouth, British Royal Navy commander (born 1780/81)
Richard Weymouth
Richard Weymouth was a Royal Navy commander, notable as compiler of the Naval, Military, and Village Hymn Book, published in the year of his death and designed for non-denominational use: thus it aimed to exclude hymns which promulgated 'controverted doctrines'. The work also reflected his dislike of the practice of singing long hymns.