Doane, W. Howard (William Howard), 1832-1915

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Birth 1832-02-03
Death 1915-12-23

Biographical notes:

Businessman, hymn writer, investor and philanthropist; born February 3, 1862; president of J.A. Fay and Company; awarded doctorate of music from Dennyson University, 1875; composed hundreds of evangelistic hymns and edited 43 collections of hymns; holder of American and foreign patents on wood-working machinery; received Chevalier Legion of Honor of France, 1889; died 1915.

From the description of Papers of W. Howard Doane, 1872-1917. (Wheaton College). WorldCat record id: 30767702

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Subjects:

  • Hymns
  • Hymns, English
  • Hymn writers
  • Music
  • Music
  • Women hymn writers

Occupations:

  • Composers

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  • United States (as recorded)