Francis Scott Key

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Francis Scott Key was born on August 1, 1779, and died on January 11, 1843. He was an American lawyer and also a poet. He is best known for writing the The Star-Spangled Banner, which is the national anthem of the United States of America. He went to college at St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland.

His mother was Ann Phoebe Penn Dagworthy (Charlton) and his father was Captain John Ross Key. He was born in Maryland.

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