Francis Scott Key
Deceased Q320633

Francis Scott Key

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

Born: August 1, 1779 (1779) · Terra Rubra
Died: January 11, 1843 (1843) · Baltimore
Age at death: 63 years
Nationality United States
Occupation writer, lawyer, lyricist, poet, poet lawyer
Field of work district attorney
Education St. John's College
Position held district attorney, United States Attorney for the District of Columbia
Gender male

Family

Network