Birth Name: Edward Kennedy Ellington
Occupation: Pianist
Born In: Washington, DC
Birthdate: April 29, 1899
Age: 125 years old (as of 2024)
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: American
Sexuality: Straight
Duke Ellington was born on the 29th of April, 1899. He is known for being a Pianist. He was commemorated by Stevie Wonder with “Sir Duke,” a song Wonder wrote in 1976. Duke Ellington’s age is 125. One of American jazz’s most influential figures. He led his famed orchestra from 1923 until his death.
The 125-year-old pianist was born in Washington, DC. He was called Duke by his friends growing up because his suave sophistication reminded them of a nobleman. He called his music American Music, not jazz. He helped compose more than 1,000 original pieces, many of which became standards.
Duke Ellington is a Taurus and his 126th birthday is in .
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Childhood
Duke Ellington was born in 1890s.
Edward Kennedy Ellington is part of G.I. Generation also known as The Greatest Generation. This generation experienced much of their youth during the Great Depression and rapid technological innovation such as the radio and the telephone. The initials "G.I." is military terminology referring to "Government Issue" or "General Issue".
While we don't know Duke Ellington birth time, but we do know his mother gave birth to his on a Saturday. People born on a Saturday enjoy an optimistic and positive disposition. Sometimes it takes them a while to get going, but once they're off, nothing can hold them back.
Education
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Family
Duke Ellington’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. . We will continue to update information on Duke Ellington’s parents.
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Personal Life
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The 125-year-old American was born in the G.I. Generation and the Year of the Pig
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Edward Kennedy Ellington |
| NICKNAME: | Duke |
| MARTIAL STATUS: | Pending |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| TATTOOS: | N/A |
| AGE GENERATION: | G.I. Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Taurus |
| BIRTH DAY: | Saturday |
| DAYS SINCE BIRTH: |
Net Worth
The 125-year-old American pianist has done well thus far. Majority of Duke’s money comes from being a pianist. CelebsMoney has recently updated Duke Ellington’s net worth.
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Duke Ellington is a Taurus. People of this zodiac sign like cooking, romance, working with hands and dislike sudden changes, complications, and insecurity. The strengths of this sign are being reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, stable, while weaknesses can be stubborn, possessive and uncompromising. The greatest overall compatibility with Taurus is Scorpio and Cancer.
Chinese Zodiac: Duke Ellington was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are nice and good-mannered. They're always forgiving of other people's mistakes, which at times can translate to naivete and gullibility.
Ruling Planet: Duke Ellington has a ruling planet of Venus and has a ruling planet of Venus and by astrological associations Friday is ruled by Venus. Venus is the planet of love, harmony, money and possessions. Venus is graceful, charming, sensual and social. People who are born with Mars as the ruling planet have beauty, charm and sensuality.
Duke Ellington’s birth sign is Taurus and he has a ruling planet of Venus.
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