Fanny Crosby
19th century Christian hymnist · United States · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1820 to 1915 · aged 94
Frances Jane van Alstyne, more commonly known as Fanny J. Crosby, was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. A prolific hymnist, she wrote more than 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with more than 100 million copies printed. She is also known for her teaching and rescue mission work.
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By the end of the 19th century, she had become a household name.
