Stephen Foster

Stephen Foster (1826–1864) was an American songwriter, composer and poet.

Also recorded as Stephen Collins Foster; Stephen C. Foster.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Stephen Collins Foster.

Born at Lawrenceville in 1826, died at Manhattan in 1864.

In detail

Stephen Foster studied at Washington & Jefferson College. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is singing, music composing and composed musical work.

Works named in the authority record are Oh! Susanna, Old Folks at Home and Old Black Joe.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Stephen Foster”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q305202: Stephen Foster
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