Louis Armstrong
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Louis Armstrong
Summary
Louis Armstrong is a human[1]. Born in New Orleans[2], he… he was born on August 4, 1901[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on July 6, 1971[5]. He worked as an actor[6], street artist[7], trumpeter[8], bandleader[9], and conductor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,199 views/month, #3,423 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in New Orleans[2], Louis Armstrong…
- Louis Armstrong died in New York City[4].
- Louis Armstrong passed away in Corona[12].
- Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901[3].
- Louis Armstrong died on July 6, 1971[5].
- Burial took place at Flushing Cemetery[13].
- Among Louis Armstrong's spouses was Lucille Armstrong[14].
- Among Louis Armstrong's spouses was Lil Hardin Armstrong[15].
- Louis Armstrong held citizenship in United States[16].
- English was Louis Armstrong's native language[17].
- Louis Armstrong is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18].
- Louis Armstrong's professions included actor[6].
- Louis Armstrong worked as a street artist[7].
- Louis Armstrong's professions included trumpeter[8].
- Louis Armstrong's professions included bandleader[9].
- Louis Armstrong's professions included conductor[10].
- Louis Armstrong's professions included jazz musician[19].
- A notable work attributed to Louis Armstrong is Louis Armstrong--a self-portrait[20].
- Louis Armstrong received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[21].
- Louis Armstrong received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
- Louis Armstrong received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[23].
- Louis Armstrong was a member of Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra[24].
- Louis Armstrong was a member of Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five[25].
- Louis Armstrong was a member of Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars[26].
- Louis Armstrong is recorded as male[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1901-08-04[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1971-07-06[31]
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Genre(s): dixieland, easy listening, gospel, jazz, pop, swing, traditional pop, vocal jazz[32]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, dixieland, easy listening, gospel, jazz, pop, swing, traditional pop, vocal jazz[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: eea8a864-fcda-4602-9569-38ab446decd6[34]
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Origins and Family
Louis Armstrong's place of birth was New Orleans[2]. He was born on August 4, 1901[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18]. English was his native language[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[6], street artist[7], trumpeter[8], bandleader[9], conductor[10], and jazz musician[19].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Louis Armstrong is he--a self-portrait[20]. Things named for him include Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport[35], an international airport[36], in United States[37]; Louis Armstrong Stadium[38], a tennis venue[39], in United States[40], founded in 1978[41]; Louis Armstrong House[42], a historic house museum[43], in United States[44], founded in 1910[45]; Louis Armstrong Park[46], an urban park[47], in United States[48]; and 9179 Satchmo[49], an asteroid[50].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[21], a lifetime achievement award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1962[53]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[54], in United States[55]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[23], a music museum[56], in United States[57], founded in 1983[58].
Personal Life
Spouses include Lucille Armstrong[14], 1914–1983[59], of United States[60] and Lil Hardin Armstrong[15], a composer[61], 1898–1971[62], of United States[63].
Death and Burial
Louis Armstrong died on July 6, 1971[5]. Recorded place of death include New York City[4], a global city[64], in United States[65], founded in 1624[66] and Corona[12], a neighborhood[67], in United States[68], founded in 1854[69]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[70]. Burial took place at Flushing Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Louis Armstrong ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,199 views/month, #3,423 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
He has been cited as an influence by Dizzy Gillespie[73], a pianist[74], 1917–1993[75], of United States[76], awarded the National Medal of Arts[77]; Louis Prima[78], a trumpeter[79], 1910–1978[80], of United States[81], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[82]; and Taft Jordan[83], a trumpeter[84], 1915–1981[85], of United States[86].
Entities named for him include Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport[35], an international airport[36], in United States[37]; Louis Armstrong Stadium[38], a tennis venue[39], in United States[40], founded in 1978[41]; Louis Armstrong House[42], a historic house museum[43], in United States[44], founded in 1910[45]; Louis Armstrong Park[46], an urban park[47], in United States[48]; and 9179 Satchmo[49], an asteroid[50].
FAQs
Where was Louis Armstrong born?
Louis Armstrong's place of birth was New Orleans[2].
Where did Louis Armstrong die?
Louis Armstrong passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Louis Armstrong married to?
Louis Armstrong's spouses include Lucille Armstrong[14] and Lil Hardin Armstrong[15].
What did Louis Armstrong do for work?
Louis Armstrong worked as actor[6], street artist[7], trumpeter[8], bandleader[9], and conductor[10].
What awards did Louis Armstrong receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[21], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[23].
Who did Louis Armstrong influence?
Louis Armstrong has been cited as an influence by Dizzy Gillespie[73], Louis Prima[78], and Taft Jordan[83].