How did scott joplin die
Scott joplin facts for kids!
Scott Joplin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Scott Joplin | |
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| Born | November 24, 1868 Texarkana, Texas, U.S., or Linden, Texas, U.S. (disputed) |
| Died | April 1, 1917(1917-04-01) (aged 48) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Burial place | St. Michael's Cemetery |
| Education | George R. Smith College |
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| Years active | 1895–1917 |
| Spouse(s) | Belle Jones (m. 1899; div. 1903)Freddie Alexander (m. 1904; died 1904)Lottie Stokes (m. 1909) |
| Awards | Pulitzer Prize (posthumous, 1976) |
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Scott Joplin (c. 1868 – April 1, 1917) was an American composer and pianist. Because of the fame achieved for his ragtime compositions, he was dubbed the "King of Ragtime". One of his first and most popular pieces, the "Maple Leaf Rag", became the genre's first and most influential hit, later being recognized as the quintessential rag.
Early life
Joplin was born in Texas, U.S. Scott joplin biography!