Was Francis Scott Key gay

Answer 1

as gay as a maypole. The popular phrase, is the "As queer as a Key" refers to Francis Scott Key. He was a member of an openly gay drinking club, one of the first to be established in the United States.

Answer 2

There is no evidence to suggest that Francis Scott Key was gay. Key was a lawyer, author, and poet who is best known for writing the lyrics to the United States national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."