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<p><b>Thomas Oliphant</b> (1799 - 1873) was a Scottish musician, artist and author. He wrote the chorale for the wedding of the future <a href="page.php?w=Edward_VII">King Edward VII</a> and <a href="page.php?w=Alexandra_of_Denmark">Queen Alexandra</a>, as well as the words to "<a href="page.php?w=Deck_the_Halls">Deck the Hall(s) with Boughs of Holly</a>".</p>

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<p>Thomas was the fifth son of Ebenezer Oliphant, 7th of Condie and Mary, 3rd daughter of <a href="page.php?w=Stirling_Baronets">Sir William Stirling, Bt.</a> of</p><p>
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