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William Percy French (1 May 1854 – 24 January 1920) was an Irish songwriter, author, poet, entertainer and painter. == Life == French was born at Clooneyquinn House, near Tulsk, County Roscommon, the son of an Anglo-Irish landlord, Christopher French, and Susan Emma French (née Percy). He was the third of nine children. His younger sister, Emily later Emily de Burgh Daly was also a writer. He was educated in England at Kirk Langley and Windermere College before going to... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Percy French first charted in 1973 with Mountains o' Mourne.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.