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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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)
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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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Height | 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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