Francis Scott Key

Quick Facts

Full Name	Francis Scott Key
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Aug 1, 1779(1779-08-01)
Age	245
Date Of Death	January 11, 1843
Birthplace	Frederick
Country	United States
Birth City	Maryland
Horoscope	Leo

Francis Scott Key Biography

Francis Scott Key is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on August 1, 1779 in Frederick, Maryland, United States. Lawyer as well as author and poet who composed the lyrics for “The Star- Spangled Banner,” that would later be”The Star-Spangled Banner,” which would later become the U.S. National Anthem.

He wrote the words for “The Star-Spangled Banner” to John Stafford Smith’s well-known tune “To Anacreon in Heaven.” It was declared to be as the National Anthem by President He set his lyrics for “The Star-Spangled Banner” to John Stafford Smith’s famous tune “To Anacreon in Heaven.” It was officially declared the National Anthem by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 via an Executive Order, then by a Congressional resolution in 1931 that was signed by President Herbert Hoover. in 1916 through the Executive Order, then by an Congressional Resolution in 1931, which is signed by president Herbert Hoover.

He was married Mary Polly Taylor Lloyd on the 19th of January, 1802 with 11 kids together.

Francis Scott Key Net Worth

Francis Scott Key is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Francis Scott Key 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The idea to pen the lyrics for “The Star-Spangled Banner” after watching the bloody assault on Fort McHenry by the British forces on board HMS Tonnant, the British HMS Tonnant. HMS Tonnant.

He was a lawyer for He defended Sam Houston in 1832 during Houston’s trial for assaulting a Congressional colleague. He served from 1833 until 1841 as a United States District Attorney. in 1832 in the trial of Houston for attacking the Congressional colleague. He was in office from 1833 to 1841 as an attorney for the United States District Attorney.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Francis Scott Key height Not available right now. Francis weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Francis Scott Key Dating?

According to our records, Francis Scott Key married to Mary Tayloe Lloyd. As of December 1, 2023, Francis Scott Key’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Francis Scott Key. You may help us to build the dating records for Francis Scott Key!

Facts & Trivia

Francis Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Francis Scott Key celebrates birthday on August 1 of every year.

Who is Francis Scott Key and what did he do?

Francis Scott Key, (born August 1, 1779, Frederick county, Maryland, U.S.—died January 11, 1843, Baltimore), American lawyer, best known as the author of the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

What are 3 facts about Francis Scott Key?

• Francis Scott Key intended his verses to be song lyrics, not poetry. …
• Key was not imprisoned on a British warship when he penned his verses. …
• The flag Key “hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming” did not fly “through the perilous fight.”

Was Francis Scott Key a prisoner when he wrote The Star-Spangled Banner?

Myth #1: Francis Scott Key was held prisoner aboard a British ship during the bombardment of Baltimore. Correction: Key was aboard his own American truce ship during the battle. Key and fellow lawyer John S.

Where was Francis Scott Key at the time of the Battle of Fort McHenry?

Francis Scott Key stood aboard the deck of an American truce ship on September 14, 1814 and watched the raising of Fort McHenry’s large garrison flag over the ramparts.

Who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner and why?

On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The poem, originally titled “The Defence of Fort M’Henry,” was written after Key witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812.