Francis Scott Key
Born August 1, 1779 (Frederick County, Maryland)
Died January 11, 1843 (Baltimore, Maryland)
Songwriter, lawyer
Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the national anthem of the United...
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Francis Scott Key (1779-1843) was a successful attorney and amateur poet whose one notable verse, "The Star-Spangled Banner," became the national anthem of the United States.Poet and attorney Francis ...
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