Duke Ellington Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Duke Ellington 29/04/1899   -   24/05/1974

Duke Ellington Introduction:

Duke Ellington was an American jazz composer and performer who is among one of the greatest names in the history of jazz. This biography profiles his childhood, life, music career, achievements and timeline.

Duke Ellington Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: African American Men
  • Died At Age: 75
  • Sun Sign: Taurus
  • Born In: Washington, D.C.
  • Famous As: Composer, Pianist And Bandleader
  • Spouse/Ex-: Edna Thompson, Mildred Dixon
  • Father: James Edward Ellington
  • Mother: Daisy Kennedy
  • Siblings: Ruth Ellington Boatwright
  • Children:
    1. Beatrice Ellis
    2. Mercer Kennedy Ellington
  • Died On: May 24, 1974
  • Place Of Death: New York
  • Cause Of Death: Cancer
  • Education: Armstrong High School (1917)
  • Bio: Duke Ellington Was An American Jazz Composer And Performer Who Is Among One Of The Greatest Names In The History Of Jazz. This Biography Profiles His Childhood, Life, Music Career, Achievements And Timeline.