Samuel Francis Smith
Protestant Christian Minister Patriotic hymn writer (1808-1895) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 87
Samuel Francis Smith was an American Baptist minister, journalist, and author. He is best known for having written the lyrics to "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", which he entitled "America".
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1808 to 1895 · aged 87
