Stephen Foster

Person · Songwriter, Composer

Stephen Foster

American songwriter (1826-1864)

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Born: 4 Jul 1826, Lawrenceville
Died: 13 Jan 1864, Manhattan
Citizenship: United States
Languages: English

Stephen Foster was an American songwriter (1826-1864). Born 1826 in Lawrenceville.

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Washington & Jefferson College

Awards and work

Notable work

Oh! Susanna
Old Folks at Home
Old Black Joe

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Expertise: singing, music composing, composed musical work, music composition

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Family

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Morrison FosterSibling

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Who is Stephen Foster?: Stephen Foster was an American songwriter (1826-1864). Born 1826 in Lawrenceville.
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