Musician Dictionary

Ira D. Sankey

American gospel singer and composer (1840-1908) · hymnist and song leader

DescriptionAmerican gospel singer and composer (1840-1908)
Source: Wikidata
Born1840-08-28
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceLawrence County Edinburg
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1908-08-13
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathBrooklyn Brooklyn
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationcomposer singer hymnwriter
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice organ
Source: Wikidata
Member ofMoody and Sankey
Source: Wikidata
AwardsGospel Music Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

D. Sankey David Sankey F.A. Sankey Hankey I D Sankey I Sankey I. D. Sankey I. R. A. D. Sankey I. Sankey I.D. Sankey Ira Allan Sankey Ira B. Sanliey Ira C. Sankey Ira D. Sankby Ira D.Sankey Ira David Sankey Ira Samkey Ira Sankey J.D. Sankey Rian A. Dykes Saneky Sankey Sankey's Sacred Songs

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Identifiers

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