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 (13,111 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].

Body

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^[28], an international airport^[29], in United States^[30]; Louis Armstrong Stadium^[31], a tennis venue^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1978^[34]; Louis Armstrong House^[35], a historic house museum^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1910^[38]; Louis Armstrong Park^[39], an urban park^[40], in United States^[41]; and 9179 Satchmo^[42], an asteroid^[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award^[21], a lifetime achievement award^[44], in United States^[45], founded in 1962^[46]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[22], a commemorative plaque^[47], in United States^[48]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[23], a music museum^[49], in United States^[50], founded in 1983^[51].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lucille Armstrong^[14], 1914–1983^[52], of United States^[53] and Lil Hardin Armstrong^[15], a composer^[54], 1898–1971^[55], of United States^[56].

Death and Burial

Louis Armstrong died on July 6, 1971^[5]. Recorded place of death include New York City^[4], a global city^[57], in United States^[58], founded in 1624^[59] and Corona^[12], a neighborhood^[60], in United States^[61], founded in 1854^[62]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[63]. 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 (13,111 views/month, #3,423 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[64] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[65]

He has been cited as an influence by Dizzy Gillespie^[66], a pianist^[67], 1917–1993^[68], of United States^[69], awarded the National Medal of Arts^[70]; Louis Prima^[71], a trumpeter^[72], 1910–1978^[73], of United States^[74], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[75]; and Taft Jordan^[76], a trumpeter^[77], 1915–1981^[78], of United States^[79].

Entities named for him include Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport^[28], an international airport^[29], in United States^[30]; Louis Armstrong Stadium^[31], a tennis venue^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1978^[34]; Louis Armstrong House^[35], a historic house museum^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1910^[38]; Louis Armstrong Park^[39], an urban park^[40], in United States^[41]; and 9179 Satchmo^[42], an asteroid^[43].

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^[66], Louis Prima^[71], and Taft Jordan^[76].