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Patrick Gilmore
Irish-American composer and bandmaster (1829–1892)
For the actor, see Patrick Gilmore (actor).
Patrick Gilmore | |
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Gilmore, c. 1890-92 | |
| Born | Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore (1829-12-25)December 25, 1829 Ballygar, County Galway, Ireland |
| Died | September 24, 1892(1892-09-24) (aged 62) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, bandmaster, soldier |
| Spouse | Ellen O'Neill (m.Patrick Gilmore List of compositions - en.instr.scorser.com1858) |
| Children | Minnie L. Gilmore |
Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore (December 25, 1829 – September 24, 1892) was an Irish-born American composer and militarybandmaster who lived and worked in the United States after 1848.[1] While serving in the Union Army during the U.S.
Civil War, Gilmore wrote the lyrics to the song "When Johnny Comes Marching Home". This was published under the pseudonym Louis Lambert in September 1863.
Life and career
Gilmore was born in Ballygar, County Galway. He started his music career at age fifteen, and spent time in Ca 'Father of the American Band': The Story of Patrick Sarsfield ...
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