Alexander Muir | |
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| Born | 5 April 1830 Lesmahagow, Scotland |
| Died | 26 June 1906 (aged 76) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | Queen's College |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, poet, school headmaster |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service | Canadian Militia |
| Years of service | 1861–1867 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 2nd Queen's Own Rifles |
| Battles / wars | Fenian raids |
Alexander Muir (5 April 1830 – 26 June 1906) was a Canadian songwriter, poet, soldier, and school headmaster.[1] He was the composer of "The Maple Leaf Forever", which he wrote in October 1867 to celebrate the Confederation of Canada.[2]
- ^ "Alexander Muir", The Canadian Encyclopedia
- ^ "(De)Constructing Nationalist Music History". Institute for Canadian Music Newsletter. Vol. 1, no. 1. January 2003. pp. 10–12. Archived from the original on 31 March 2009. Retrieved 10 November 2006.