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Signature of George Frederick Root

George Frederick Root

American songwriter (1820-1895)

† 1895-08-06 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 12 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

George Frederick Root was born on August 30, 1820 in Sheffield and died on August 6, 1895 in Bailey Island, aged 74. Recorded occupations: composer, music educator, lyricist, songwriter, writer and music teacher. Country of citizenship: United States. Honours include Songwriters Hall of Fame.

At a glance
Born
August 30, 1820 · Sheffield
Died
August 6, 1895 · Bailey Island
Age at death
74
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
composer, music educator, lyricist, songwriter, writer, music teacher
Honours
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Wikipedia editions
12 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

This image of George Frederick Root's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain, with the file credited to George Frederick Root. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Deceased 1895: low publicity-rights risk.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q614867 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about George Frederick Root on Wikipedia.

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