Anselm Bayly

Rev. Anselm Bayly (1719 – 14 October 1794) was an English churchman and author of various works, chiefly of a theological and critical nature. He was also a singer and musical theorist, associated with the performance of works by George Frideric Handel.

Bayly was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, where he took the degree of B.C.L. on 12 June 1749, at age 21. He entered the church and rose to some distinction in that profession, becoming minor canon of St Paul's Cathedral and also of Westminster, and sub-dean of the Chapel Royal. On 15 January 1750–51 he was presented by the chapter of St Paul's to the vicarage of Tottenham, Middlesex.

On 10 July 1764, he took the degree of D.C.L.. In 1787 he patented an elastic girdle, designed to prevent and relieve ruptures, fractures, and swellings. He died in 1794.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Bayly, Anselm". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.