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Signature of John Philip Sousa

John Philip Sousa

American conductor and composer (1854–1932)

† 1932-03-06 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 42 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

John Philip Sousa was born on November 6, 1854 in Washington, D.C. and died on March 6, 1932 in Reading, aged 77. Recorded occupations: conductor, military personnel, composer, sport shooter, writer and bandleader. Country of citizenship: United States. Notable works include “The Stars and Stripes Forever”. Educated at Missouri Military Academy. Honours include Order of Public Instruction, Royal Victorian Medal, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hall of Fame for Great Americans. Member of United States Marine Band.

At a glance
Born
November 6, 1854 · Washington, D.C.
Died
March 6, 1932 · Reading
Age at death
77
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
conductor, military personnel, composer, sport shooter, writer, bandleader
Notable works
The Stars and Stripes Forever
Education
Missouri Military Academy
Honours
Order of Public Instruction, Royal Victorian Medal, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hall of Fame for Great Americans
Wikipedia editions
42 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q295935 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about John Philip Sousa on Wikipedia.

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