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Peter Dodds McCormick | |
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![]() Peter Dodds McCormick | |
Born | Port Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | 28 January 1833
Died | 30 October 1916 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | (aged 83)
Other names | Amicus (Latin for Friend) |
Occupation(s) | Composer, teacher |
Years active | 1855–1913 |
Known for | Composing Advance Australia Fair |
Peter Dodds McCormick (28 January 1833 – 30 October 1916) was an Australian schoolteacher and songwriter, known for composing the Australian national anthem, "Advance Australia Fair". He published under the pseudonym Amicus, Latin for "friend".
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