Lawyer, author, and poet who wrote the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which would later become the U.S. National Anthem. Francis Scott Key was born on August 1, 1779, in Maryland. 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. He was inspired to write the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner” after witnessing the bloody attack of Fort McHenry by the British forces while aboard the British ship HMS Tonnant. Scroll below and check our most recent updates about Francis Scott Key Net Worth, Salary, Biography, Age, Career, Wiki. Also discover more detailed information about Current Net worth as well as Monthly/Year Salary, Expense, Income Reports!
He married Mary Polly Taylor Lloyd on January 19, 1802, and they had 11 children together. He has not shared about He’s parent’s name. We will update Family, Sibling, Spouse, and Children’s information. Right now, we don’t have much information about Education Life.
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First Name | Francis |
Last Name | Key |
Profession | Composer |
Died | Jan 11, 1843 ( age 63) |
Birthday & Zodiac | |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Birth Date | August 1, 1779 |
Birthday | August 1 |
Birth Place | Maryland |
Country | Maryland |
Height & Weight | |
Height (Approx.) | Not Available |
Weight (Approx.) | Not Available |
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.
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 | $80 million |
Previous Year’s Net Worth (2019) | $79.2 million |
Annual Salary | Under Review. |
Income Source | Primary Income source Composer (profession). |
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