Stephen Foster
American songwriter
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About Stephen Foster
Stephen Foster, often regarded as "the father of American music," was a legendary American composer and songwriter who created more than 280 songs over the course of his 2 decades composing career.
Many schools' music curricula feature some of his tunes, which are referred to as "childhood songs" in the music world.
His songs seemed to be mostly inspired by his own personal experiences with sensitive lyrics and a captivating beat. His songs expressed his feelings on family, politics, temperaments, wars, and plantation of life.
He is widely hailed as the most successful songwriter of the 19th century. In other areas of the globe, he is arguably the most well-known American composer.
Family
He was born to William Barclay Foster and Eliza Clayland Tomlinson Foster. He was married to Jane McDowell Foster Wiley until his death in 1964.
He has a daughter called Marion Foster Welch. He was the youngest of nine children born to his parents, preceded by Ann Eliza, Henry, Henrietta, William Sr Dunning, Charlotte Susana, William Jr., James, and Morrison.
Alma mater
- Athens Academy
- Towanda academy
- Pennsylvania Athens Academy
- Jefferson College
Trivia
He once worked as a bookkeeper in a Foster Steamboat Agency at a point in his life.
He died at the age of 37, weighed down by debt, drunkenness, and solitude.
He was honored into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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F.A.Q. about Stephen Foster
When is his birthday?
Stephen Foster's birthday is on July 4, 1826.
In how many days is his birthday?
Stephen's birthday is in 70 days
How old was Stephen when he died?
He was 37 years old.
When did he die?
He died in January 13, 1864.
How old would he be today?
Stephen Foster would be 197 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Stephen from?
He was born in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, U.S..