Francis Scott Key

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

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  23. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Sabelöga · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 13d ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 20d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 26d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-08-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 6w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-07-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
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    Child Philip Barton Key II, Elizabeth Phoebe Key, Ann Arnold Key Turner +3
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