John Sylvanus Thompson
John Sylvanus Thompson (8 March 1889 – 1963) was an American pianist, composer, and educator. He was born in Williamstown, Pennsylvania, to James C. Thompson, a merchant in a general store, and his Welsh wife, Emma J. Thompson (née Hall). Thompson had a promising career as a pianist, performing in many cities in America.
John Sylvanus Thompson
- Died
- 1963 · Tucson.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- composer · pianist · music teacher
- Fields
- visa
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John Sylvanus Thompson (8 March 1889 – 1 March 1963) was a pianist, composer and music teacher.
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John Sylvanus Thompson was born on 8 March 1889 in Williamstown, Pennsylvania. John Sylvanus Thompson died on 1 March 1963 in Tucson, Arizona.
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Born in 1889, died in Tucson in 1963.
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