James Lord Pierpont, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Lord Pierpont

American composer whose songs include "Jingle Bells"

Date of Birth: 25-Apr-1822

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 05-Aug-1893

Profession: composer, songwriter, lyricist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

James Lord Pierpont (April 25, 1822 – August 5, 1893) was a New England-born songwriter, arranger, organist, and composer, best known for writing and composing "Jingle Bells" in 1857, originally entitled "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.