George Frederick Root
George Frederick Root 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.
| Name | George Frederick Root |
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| Country | United States |
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| Birth place | Sheffield |
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| Death place | Bailey Island |
| Music time period | Romantic |
| Instruments | piano |