Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

American Jazz trumpeter and singer
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Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American trumpeter, composer, vocalist, and actor who was among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s, and different eras in the history of jazz.

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Louis Armstrong was born on Sunday, 4 August 1901 in New Orleans, LA, USA. His full name at birth was Louis Daniel Armstrong. He was best known as a singer. Armstrong's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Tuesday, 6 July 1971 in New York City, New York, USA at the age of 69. He is buried at Flushing Cemetery. Louis attended high school at Fisk School for Boys. His religion is listed as Roman Catholic. He was 5' 6" (168 cm) tall with an average build. He had black eyes and black hair (color). His net worth was reported to be $10,000,000 US dollars. His zodiac star sign was Leo.

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Full name at birth
Louis Daniel Armstrong
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Claim to fame
Hello, Dolly!
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Date of birth
4 August 1901
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Place of birth
New Orleans, LA, USA
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Date of death
6 July 1971
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Age
69 (age at death)
Place of death
New York City, New York, USA
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Cause of death
Heart Attack
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Resting place
Flushing Cemetery
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Occupation
Singer, Musician, Actor
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5' 6" (168 cm)
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Distinctive feature
Raspy singing voice
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Net worth
$10,000,000 USD
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High school
Fisk School for Boys
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