Henry Carey

(b ?Yorkshire, c 27 Aug 1687; d London, 5 Oct 1743). English composer. Working in London, he wrote words and music for short stage works such as The Contrivances (1729), in ballad opera style, the burlesque opera Chrononhotonthologos (1734), and Nancy (1739), an all-sung interlude on a contemporary subject. His librettos are mostly comic or satirical; several were set by other composers. Also among his works are poems, cantatas, hymn tunes and many songs. He commited suicide.

Henry Carey may refer to:

• Henry Charles Carey (1793–1879), American economist
• Henry Carey (writer) (1687–1743), dramatist and songwriter
• Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon (1525/1526–1596), politician, general and potential illegitimate son of Henry VIII of England
• Henry Carey, 1st Earl of Dover (c. 1580-1666), English peer
• Henry Carey, 2nd Earl of Monmouth (1595 – 1661), English nobleman

See also:

• Henry Cary (disambiguation)
• Harry Carey, actor
• Harry Caray, broadcaster

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