Charles Seeger

Charles Louis Seeger Jr. (December 14, 1886 – February 7, 1979) was an American musicologist, composer, teacher, and folklorist. He was the father of the American folk singers Pete Seeger (1919–2014), Peggy Seeger (b. 1935), and Mike Seeger (1933–2009); and brother of the World War I poet Alan Seeger (1888–1916) and children's author and educator Elizabeth Seeger (1889-1973).

For the American attorney and author, see Charles M. Seeger.

Charles Seeger
Charles Seeger
Background information
Birth nameCharles Louis Seeger Jr.
Born(1886-12-14)December 14, 1886
Mexico City, Mexico
DiedFebruary 7, 1979(1979-02-07) (aged 92)
Bridgewater, Connecticut, U.S.
Occupation(s)
  • Composer
  • musician
  • conductor
  • musicologist
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