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Attributions
Attributions
Attributions
Birth
November 11, 1896, Indianapolis, Indiana
Death
May 27, 1977 (age 80), Beijing, China
Resting Place
Language(s)
Spouse(s)
W.E.B. Dubois (m. 1951 -1963)
Partner(s)
Relatives
Associate(s)
Alma Mater
Oberlin Conservatory
Influenced
Influenced By
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Colleague(s)
Collaborator(s)
Children
Awards & Honors
Parents
Occupation
Playwright, Composer
Certification(s)
License(s)
Education
Organization(s)
Sojourners for Truth and Justice
Appointment(s)
Notable Works
Opera - Tom Tom: An Epic of Music and the Negro
Notable Performances
Notable Moments
Military Rank/Branch
Years of Service
Political Affiliation
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Legacy
Thesis
Books
Website
*some sources say April 6, 1845
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