Stephen Foster

Stephen Collins Foster, known as "the father of American music", was an American composer known primarily for his parlour and folk music during the Romantic period. Foster wrote more than 200 songs, including "Oh!

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Who was born first?

• Stephen Foster and Ludwig Minkus were born the same year
• Stephen Foster was born 1 year before Joseph Strauss
• Stephen Foster was born 1 year before Prince Gustaf, Duke of Uppland
• Stephen Foster was born 1 year after Hervé
• Stephen Foster was born 1 year after Johann Strauss II

Timeline

1. HervéJune 30, 1825 – November 3, 1892
2. Johann Strauss IIOctober 25, 1825 – June 3, 1899
3. Ludwig MinkusMarch 23, 1826 – December 7, 1917
4. Stephen Foster (this page)July 4, 1826 – January 13, 1864
5. Joseph StraussAugust 20, 1827 – July 22, 1870
6. Prince Gustaf, Duke of UpplandJune 18, 1827 – September 24, 1852

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