George Frederick Root
American songwriter
Died when: 74 years 341 days (899 months)Star Sign: Virgo
George Frederick Root (August 30, 1820 – August 6, 1895) was an American songwriter, who found particular fame during the American Civil War, with songs such as "Tramp!
Tramp!Tramp!" and "The Battle Cry of Freedom".He is regarded as the first American to compose a secular cantata.
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