Biography
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Born
8 January 1792
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Born In
Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
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Died
11 August 1872 (aged 80)
Lowell Mason (January 8, 1792 - August 11, 1872) was a leading figure in American church music, the composer of over 1600 hymn tunes, many of which are often sung today. He was also largely responsible for introducing music into American public schools, and is considered to be the first important music educator in the United States.
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