George Frederick Root, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetGeorge Frederick Root
American songwriter
Date of Birth: 30-Aug-1820
Place of Birth: Sheffield, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 06-Aug-1895
Profession: composer, songwriter, lyricist, music pedagogue
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About George Frederick Root
- 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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