George Bennard

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George Bennard (b. Youngstown, Ohio, Feb­ru­a­ry 4, 1873, d. Michigan, Oc­to­ber 10, 1958) was an American hymn composer and preacher. He spent much of his life in Michigan and Wisconsin. His most famous work is the Christian hymn/song "The Old Rugged Cross".

He retired in Reed City, Michigan, where a museum dedicated to his life and music is maintained.

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