John Philip Sousa

Rarity: Uncommon

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Figure

Domain

Arts and letters

Knowledge cost

3

Influence

6

Resistance

3

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What Wikipedia says

John Philip Sousa (November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for US military marches. He is known as "The March King" (or the "American March King" to distinguish him from his British counterpart Kenneth J. Alford).

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