Francis Scott Key
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Francis Scott Key
Summary
Francis Scott Key is a human[1]. He was born in Terra Rubra[2]. He was born on August 1, 1779[3]. He passed away in Baltimore[4]. He died on January 11, 1843[5]. He worked as a poet[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], poet lawyer[9], and lyricist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,728 views/month, #6,426 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Francis Scott Key's place of birth was Terra Rubra[2].
- Francis Scott Key passed away in Baltimore[4].
- Francis Scott Key was born on August 1, 1779[3].
- Francis Scott Key died on January 11, 1843[5].
- Francis Scott Key is buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery[12].
- Francis Scott Key's father was John Ross Key[13].
- Francis Scott Key's mother was Ann Phoebe Penn Dagworthy Charlton[14].
- Francis Scott Key was married to Mary Tayloe Lloyd[15].
- A child of Francis Scott Key was Philip Barton Key II[16].
- A child of Francis Scott Key was Elizabeth Phoebe Key[17].
- A child of Francis Scott Key was Ann Arnold Key Turner[18].
- A child of Francis Scott Key was Francis Scott Key, Jr.[19].
- A child of Francis Scott Key was Alice Key Pendleton[20].
- A child of Francis Scott Key was John Ross Key[21].
- Francis Scott Key held citizenship in United States[22].
- Francis Scott Key is identified as part of the English Americans ethnic group[23].
- Francis Scott Key worked as a poet[6].
- Francis Scott Key's professions included lawyer[7].
- Francis Scott Key's professions included writer[8].
- Francis Scott Key's professions included poet lawyer[9].
- Francis Scott Key's professions included lyricist[10].
- Francis Scott Key's field of work was district attorney[24].
- Francis Scott Key held the position of district attorney[25].
- Francis Scott Key held the position of United States Attorney for the District of Columbia[26].
- Francis Scott Key's education included a stint at St. John's College[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Terra Rubra[2], Francis Scott Key… he was born on August 1, 1779[3]. His father was John Ross Key[13]. His mother was Ann Phoebe Penn Dagworthy Charlton[14]. He is identified as part of the English Americans ethnic group[23].
Education
Francis Scott Key was educated at St. John's College[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], poet lawyer[9], and lyricist[10]. Francis Scott Key's field of work was district attorney[24]. Positions held include district attorney[25], a position[28], in United States[29] and United States Attorney for the District of Columbia[26], a position[30], in United States[31].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Defence of Fort McHenry[32], a literary work[33] and The Star-Spangled Banner[34], a musical work/composition[35], in United States[36], founded in 1814[37]. Things named for Francis Scott Key include F. Scott Fitzgerald[38], a writer[39], 1896–1940[40], of United States[41], awarded the New Jersey Hall of Fame[42]; USS Francis Scott Key[43], a ballistic missile submarine[44]; and Francis Scott Key Bridge[45], a truss bridge[46], in United States[47], founded in 1977[48].
Recognition
Francis Scott Key received the Songwriters Hall of Fame[49].
Personal Life
Francis Scott Key was married to Mary Tayloe Lloyd[15]. Children include Philip Barton Key II[16], a lawyer[50], 1818–1859[51], of United States[52]; Elizabeth Phoebe Key[17], 1803–1897[53]; Ann Arnold Key Turner[18], 1811–1884[54]; he, Jr.[19], 1806–1866[55]; Alice Key Pendleton[20], 1824–1886[56]; and John Ross Key[21]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[57].
Death and Burial
Francis Scott Key died on January 11, 1843[5]. He died in Baltimore[4]. Burial took place at Mount Olivet Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Francis Scott Key ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,728 views/month, #6,426 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include F. Scott Fitzgerald[38], a writer[39], 1896–1940[40], of United States[41], awarded the New Jersey Hall of Fame[42]; USS Francis Scott Key[43], a ballistic missile submarine[44]; and Francis Scott Key Bridge[45], a truss bridge[46], in United States[47], founded in 1977[48].
FAQs
Where was Francis Scott Key born?
Francis Scott Key was born in Terra Rubra[2].
Where did Francis Scott Key die?
Francis Scott Key passed away in Baltimore[4].
Who were Francis Scott Key's parents?
Francis Scott Key's father was John Ross Key[13]. Francis Scott Key's mother was Ann Phoebe Penn Dagworthy Charlton[14].
Who was Francis Scott Key married to?
Francis Scott Key's spouses include Mary Tayloe Lloyd[15].
What did Francis Scott Key do for work?
Francis Scott Key worked as poet[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], poet lawyer[9], and lyricist[10].
Where did Francis Scott Key go to school?
Francis Scott Key was educated at St. John's College[27].
What awards did Francis Scott Key receive?
Honors received include Songwriters Hall of Fame[49].