'''Francis Scott Key''' was born on his parents' plantation in Frederick, [[Maryland,]] on August 1, 1779. He penned "[[The Star-Spangled Banner]]" while being held prisoner by the [[England|British]] during the [[War of 1812]].
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'''Francis Scott Key''' was born on his parents' plantation in Frederick, [[Maryland,]] on August 1, 1779. He penned the lyrics to "[[The Star-Spangled Banner]]" while being held prisoner by the [[England|British]] during the [[War of 1812]].