Charles Edson | |
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| Born | April 3, 1863 San Francisco, California, United States |
| Died | August 7, 1936 (aged 72) Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Composer |
Charles Farwell Edson (April 3, 1863 – August 7, 1936) was an American composer. His work was part of the music event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1] He was the nephew of prominent Chicago businessman John V. Farwell and Senator Charles B. Farwell, as well as the first cousin of Anna de Koven and Rose Farwell Chatfield-Taylor. He married Katherine Philips Edson, and they had a son, Charles Farwell Edson, Jr.[1]