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    • Scott Joplin

    American composer and pianist (1868–1917)

    For the film, see Scott Joplin (film). For the painting, see Scott Joplin (painting).

    Scott Joplin

    Joplin in 1912

    Born(1868-11-24)November 24, 1868

    Texarkana, Texas or Linden, Texas, US (disputed)

    DiedApril 1, 1917(1917-04-01) (aged 48)

    New York City, US

    Burial placeSt.

    Michael's Cemetery

    EducationGeorge R. Smith College
    Occupations
    • Composer
    • pianist
    • music teacher
    Years active1895–1917
    WorksList of compositions
    Spouses

    Belle Jones

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    (m. 1899; div. 1903)​

    Freddie Alexander

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    (m. 1904; died 1904)​

    Lottie Stokes

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    (m. 1909)​
    (1877–1954)
    AwardsPulitzer Prize (posthumous, 1976)

    Scott Joplin (November 24, 1868 – April 1, 1917) was an American composer and pianist.

    Dubbed the "King of Ragtime", he com