Stephen Collins Foster (July 4, 1826 – January 13, 1864), known as "the father of American music", was an American composer known primarily for his parlour and folk music during the Romantic period. Foster wrote more than 200 songs, including "Oh! Susanna", "Hard Times Come Again No More", "Camptown Races", "Old Folks at Home" ("Swanee River"), "My Old Kentucky Home", "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair", "Old Black Joe", and "Beautiful Dreamer". Many of his compositions remain popular today.
Stephen Foster
composer and songwriter
Notable For
American composer and songwriter
Stephen Foster's Historical Timeline
American composer Stephen Foster (24) weds Jane Denny McDowell (20) at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylva
American composer Stephen Foster (24) weds Jane Denny McDowell (20) at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Stephen Foster dies
Stephen Foster, American composer and songwriter, known for american composer and songwriter, died on 1864-01-13.
Associated Historical Events
American composer Stephen Foster (24) weds Jane Denny McDowell (20) at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylva
American composer Stephen Foster (24) weds Jane Denny McDowell (20) at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
death
Stephen Foster dies
Stephen Foster, American composer and songwriter, known for american composer and songwriter, died on 1864-01-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Stephen Foster born?
- Stephen Foster was born on 1826-01-13 (American).
- What is Stephen Foster known for?
- American composer and songwriter
- What historical events involved Stephen Foster?
- Stephen Foster was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including American composer Stephen Foster (24) weds Jane Denny McDowell (20) at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylva, Stephen Foster dies.
- When did Stephen Foster die?
- Stephen Foster died on 1864-01-01.