James Pierpont
American songwriter
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About James Pierpont
James Pierpont is mostly remembered as the composer of the well-known Christmas carol titled "Jingle Bells", which was originally named "The One Horse Open Sleigh". Aside from that, he composed a lot of songs like "Ring the Bell, Fanny" and "Strike for the South".
Parents
John Pierpont (father)
Mary Sheldon Lord (mother)
Spouse
Eliza Jane Purse (married in 1857)
Children
He left behind three children
Honors
In 1970, he member of the ‘Songwriters Hall of Fame’.
Before he turned 21, he worked in the United States Navy.
While at boarding school, he worked in one of the whaling ships labeled “Shark”.
His dad was a pastor and poet.
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F.A.Q. about James Pierpont
When is his birthday?
James Pierpont's birthday is on April 25, 1822.
How old was James when he died?
He was 71 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 5, 1893.
How old would he be today?
James Pierpont would be 202 years old if he was alive today.
Where was James from?
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S..