Samuel Francis Smith, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Samuel Francis Smith

Protestant Christian Minister Patriotic hymn writer

Date of Birth: 21-Oct-1808

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 16-Nov-1895

Profession: songwriter, lyricist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Samuel Francis Smith (October 21, 1808 – November 16, 1895) was an American Baptist minister, journalist, and author.
He is best known for having written the lyrics to "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", which he entitled "America".