Peter Dodds McCormick
Australian schoolteacher and songwriter (1833–1916) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Peter Dodds McCormick (28 January 1833 – 30 October 1916) was an Australian schoolteacher and songwriter, known for composing the Australian national anthem, "Advance Australia Fair". He published under the pseudonym Amicus, Latin for "friend".
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Peter Dodds McCormick | |
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Born | (1833-01-28)28 January 1833 Port Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom |
Died | 30 October 1916(1916-10-30) (aged 83) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Other names | Amicus (Latin for Friend) |
Occupation(s) | Composer, teacher |
Years active | 1855–1913 |
Known for | Composing Advance Australia Fair |
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