W. C. Handy
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Summary
W. C. Handy is a human[1]. His place of birth was Florence[2]. He was born on November 16, 1873[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on March 28, 1958[5]. He worked as a trumpeter[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], autobiographer[9], and jazz musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,660 views/month, #6,947 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Florence[2].
- W. C. Handy passed away in New York City[4].
- W. C. Handy was born on November 16, 1873[3].
- W. C. Handy died on March 28, 1958[5].
- W. C. Handy died on March 29, 1958[12].
- W. C. Handy is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].
- W. C. Handy held citizenship in United States[14].
- W. C. Handy is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
- W. C. Handy worked as a trumpeter[6].
- W. C. Handy's professions included composer[7].
- W. C. Handy worked as a songwriter[8].
- W. C. Handy's professions included autobiographer[9].
- W. C. Handy's professions included jazz musician[10].
- W. C. Handy worked as a non-fiction writer[16].
- W. C. Handy's field of work was jazz[17].
- W. C. Handy received the Grammy Trustees Award[18].
- W. C. Handy is recorded as male[19].
- W. C. Handy's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- W. C. Handy's genre is blues[21].
- W. C. Handy's Commons category is recorded as W. C. Handy[22].
- The cause of death was pneumonia[23].
- W. C. Handy's family name is recorded as Handy[24].
- W. C. Handy's given name is recorded as William[25].
- W. C. Handy's given name is recorded as Christopher[26].
- W. C. Handy's medical condition is recorded as blindness[27].
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Origins and Family
W. C. Handy's place of birth was Florence[2]. He was born on November 16, 1873[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include trumpeter[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], autobiographer[9], jazz musician[10], and non-fiction writer[16]. W. C. Handy's field of work was jazz[17].
Recognition
W. C. Handy received the Grammy Trustees Award[18].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include March 28, 1958[5] and March 29, 1958[12]. W. C. Handy passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[23]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
W. C. Handy ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,660 views/month, #6,947 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was W. C. Handy born?
Born in Florence[2].
Where did W. C. Handy die?
W. C. Handy passed away in New York City[4].
What did W. C. Handy do for work?
W. C. Handy worked as trumpeter[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], autobiographer[9], and jazz musician[10].
What awards did W. C. Handy receive?
Honors received include Grammy Trustees Award[18].