Henry Carey (writer)

Henry Carey (* 1687, † October 4, 1743 in London) was an English poet and composer.

He composed musical farces and songs, including the drama The Honest Yorkshireman ( 1736), known in English-speaking ballad Sally in Our Alley, which appeared in 1737 printed in a collection of his works. Also Calliope celebrated two years later with Kitty Clive a success. Despite its popularity, he lived in poverty due to the activity of counterfeiters.

From his son was later claimed that Carey had been the author of the later British national anthem God Save the Queen.