No. 1,288 in the Index · Music
Louis Armstrong
American jazz musician, trumpeter and singer (1901–1971).
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Louis Armstrong was an American jazz musician, trumpeter and singer. Born on 4 August 1901 in New Orleans, Armstrong died on 6 July 1971 in Corona at the age of 69.
Notable works include Louis Armstrong--a self-portrait. Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
With a Wikipedia article in 179 languages, Louis Armstrong is No. 1,288 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 4 August 1901, New Orleans
- Died
- 6 July 1971, Corona (aged 69)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Actor, street artist, trumpeter
- Nickname
- Satchmo
- Field
- Music
- Plays
- Trumpet, cornet, voice
- Genres
- Jazz
- Labels
- ABC Records, Audio Fidelity
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 179
Did you know
69
Lived to 69.
4 Aug
Shares a birthday with Barack Obama and Yasser Arafat.
105
One of 105 people in the Index born in New Orleans, with Truman Capote.
179
Has a Wikipedia article in 179 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Louis Armstrong
- SpouseLucille Armstrong
- SpouseLil Hardin Armstrong
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame1960
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award1972
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1990
Notable works
- Louis Armstrong--a self-portrait
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