Peter Dodds McCormick

Peter Dodds McCormick
Peter Dodds McCormick
Born(1833-01-28)28 January 1833
Port Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died30 October 1916(1916-10-30) (aged 83)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Other namesAmicus (Latin for Friend)
Occupation(s)Composer, teacher
Years active1855–1913
Known forComposing 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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