Musician Dictionary

Francis Scott Key

American lawyer and poet who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner (1779-1843)

DescriptionAmerican lawyer and poet who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner (1779-1843)
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Born1779-08-01
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceKeysville Terra Rubra
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1843-01-11
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Place of deathBaltimore Baltimore
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
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CountryUS
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CitizenshipUnited States
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Occupationpoet lawyer poet lyricist lawyer writer
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Member ofAmerican Colonization Society
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AwardsSongwriters Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

F. Key F. S. Key F. Scott Key F.Key F.S. Key F.S.K. F.S.Key Fr. Scott Key Frances Scott Key Franci Francis S. Key Francis Scott Francis Scott Ken Francis Scott-Key Kay Key Scott Key Who Cares

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Identifiers

mbid: cd8ecfab-626b-4c8e-8b11-125e8ad2cc69 · wikidata: Q320633 · isni: 0000000115580376 · discogs: 277545

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