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Scott Joplin — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 31 March 1868 · Died: 1 April 1917 · Age at death: 49

How old was Scott Joplin when he died?

Scott Joplin died aged 49. He was born on 31 March 1868 and died on 1 April 1917.

American composer and pianist known as the King of Ragtime

Did you know?His most famous composition, The Entertainer, reached a whole new audience decades after his death when it was used in the film The Sting.

Scott Joplin (November 24, 1868 – April 1, 1917) was an American composer and pianist. Dubbed the "King of Ragtime", he composed more than 40 ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet (original version of "The Ragtime Dance", 1899/1902), and two operas.

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Age at death: 49
Years since death: 109

Born: March 31, 1868 · Linden, United States
Died: April 1, 1917
Cause of death: Neurosyphilis
Nationality: American
Known for: Music

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