Fanny Crosby
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Summary
Fanny Crosby was born on March 24, 1820[1], in Brewster[2]. She died on February 12, 1915[3], in Bridgeport[4]. She worked as a composer[5], poet[6], singer[7], writer[8], and teacher[9]. She ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,131 views/month, #6,455 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mountain Grove Cemetery[11]
- Father: John Crosby[12]
- Mother: Mercy Crosby Morris[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: hymnwriter[15], missionary[16], librettist[17]
- Field of work: poetry[18]
- Award received: Gospel Music Hall of Fame[19]
- Religion or worldview: Methodism[20]
- Sex or gender: female[21]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[22]
- Genre: hymn[23]
- Commons category: Fanny Crosby[24]
- Family name: Crosby[25], Van Alstyne[26]
- Given name: Frances[27], Jane[28], Fanny[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Fanny Crosby[30]
- Commons gallery: Fanny Crosby[31]
- Medical condition: blindness[32]
- Student of: George Frederick Root[33]
- Instrument: voice[34]
- Described by source: A Woman of the Century[35], American Women Writers[36], The Westminster Handbook to Women in American Religious History[37], History of Missiology[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Birth name: Frances Jane Crosby[40]
- Name in native language: Fanny Crosby[41]
- Start of work period: 1844[42]
- End of work period: 1915[43]
Why It Matters
Fanny Crosby has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to her include Blessed Assurance[46], a musical work/composition[47], founded in 1873[48].
FAQs
Where was Fanny Crosby born?
Fanny Crosby was born in Brewster[2].
Where did Fanny Crosby die?
Fanny Crosby passed away in Bridgeport[4].
Who were Fanny Crosby's parents?
Fanny Crosby's father was John Crosby[12]. Fanny Crosby's mother was Mercy Crosby Morris[13].
What did Fanny Crosby do for work?
Fanny Crosby worked as a composer[5], poet[6], singer[7], writer[8], and teacher[9].
What awards did Fanny Crosby receive?
Honors received include Gospel Music Hall of Fame[19].