John Howard Payne
(1791-1852)
American actor and writer
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John Howard Payne (June 9, 1791 – April 10, 1852) was an American actor, poet, playwright, and author who had most of his theatrical career and success in London. He is today most remembered as the creator of "Home! Sweet Home!", a song he wrote in 1822 that became widely popular in the United States and the English-speaking world. After his return to the United States, Payne spent time with the Cherokee Indians. He published accounts that suggested their origin as one of the Ten Lost Tribes of ancient Israel.
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John Howard Payne 9 June 1791 New York City
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10 April 1852 (aged 60) Tunis, Tunisia
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| Zodiac | Gemini |
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