Person
George Frederick Root
American songwriter
b. 1820 CE – d. 1895 CE
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George Frederick Root (August 30, 1820 – August 6, 1895) is an American songwriter, who finds particular fame during the American Civil War.
Topics
- American Slaveholders' Rebellion and Reconstruction; 1864 through 1875
- Western Music: Middle Romantic
- Western Design: The Beaux Arts Era
- Western Architecture: 1888 to 1900
Commodities
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Cite this entry
Moran, J. (2017). George Frederick Root. History Atlas. Retrieved 23 September 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/george-frederick-root/
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