James Pierpont
American songwriter
Died when: 71 years 102 days (855 months)Star Sign: Taurus
James Lord Pierpont (April 25, 1822 – August 5, 1893) was an American songwriter, arranger, organist, Confederate States soldier, and composer, best known for writing and composing "Jingle Bells" in 1857, originally titled "The One Horse Open Sleigh".
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and died in Winter Haven, Florida.His composition "Jingle Bells" has become synonymous with the Christmas holiday and is one of the most performed and most recognizable songs in the world.
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