Francis Scott Key
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Francis Scott Key (August 1, 1779 - January 11, 1843) was an American lawyer and poet. He is best known for writing the "The Star-Spangled Banner", which is the national anthem of the United States of America. He went to college at St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland.
His mother was Ann Phoebe Penn Dagworthy (Charlton) and his father was Captain John Ross Key.