Samuel Francis Smith
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1808 – 1895
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Who was Samuel Francis Smith?
Samuel Francis Smith was a Baptist minister, journalist, and author. He is best known for having written the lyrics to "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", which he entitled "America".
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- Born
- Oct 21, 1808
Boston - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Harvard University
- Boston Latin School
- Andover Newton Theological School
- Died
- Nov 16, 1895
Newton
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on July 23, 2013
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