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Scott Joplin

American composer and pianist (–)

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

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Born()November 24,

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

DiedApril 1, () (aged&#;48)

New York City, US

Burial placeSt.

Michael's Cemetery

EducationGeorge R. Smith College
Occupations
  • Composer
  • pianist
  • music teacher
Years&#;active–
WorksList of compositions
Spouses

Belle Jones

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Freddie Alexander

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Lottie Stokes

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AwardsPulitzer Prize (posthumous, )

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

Dubbed the "King of Ragtime", he composed more than 40 ragtime pieces,[2] one ragtime ballet, and two operas. One of his first and most popular pieces, the "Maple Leaf Scott Joplin - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help VEJ