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John Philip Sousa was born in Washington, D.C.; however, his father, John Antonio Sousa, was born in Spain to Portuguese parents (they had fled to Spain from Portugal during the Peninsular War), and his mother, Marie Elisabeth Trinkaus, was from Bavaria, Germany. Mother and father met in New York while John Antonio was enlisted in the US Navy (stationed at the Brooklyn Navy Yard) and Marie Elisabeth was staying in Brooklyn with some relatives. They later moved to DC when John Antonio joined the US Marine Band as a trombonist.
So, Sousa is a Portuguese name (pronounced soo-sa, not soo-za) and John Philip is half of Portuguese ancestry.
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How many children did John Philip Sousa have?
3 Children
Did john Philip sousa ever live in Rhode Island?
he never lived in rhode island
What nationality is the surname Sousa?
It is Portuguese and it is correctly spelled de Sousa. The "de" means of in Portuguese and it means of Sousa, which was a place in Portugal. The original bearers of this surname were nobility.
Who were the composers that wrote marches?
Many composers wrote marches. John Philip Sousa is probably the most famous for his marches; he was called the "March King."
Who was in the family of fransico Luis hector baron de carondelet?
Some of the Carondelet family can be found in the Portuguese records of the family of John da Sousa II along with de Rye, Poitiers and Hebert
Were was John Philip Sousa from?
john Philip Sousa is from the big DC
What instrument did John Philip Sousa play?
What Instrument did John Philip Sousa
When was John Philip Sousa born?
John Philip Sousa was born on November 6, 1854.
What is John Philip Sousa's birthday?
John Philip Sousa was born on November 6, 1854.
How many marches did John Philip Sousa?
John Philip Sousa wrote 136 Marches
When was John Philip Sousa House created?
John Philip Sousa House was created in 1907.
What religion is John Philip Sousa?
John Philip Sousa's ancestors are buried in the Jewish cemetery in Spain's Canary Islands.
What was the name of the autobiography that John Philip Sousa wrote?
The autobiography that John Philip Sousa wrote is titled "Marching Along."
How many awards did john Philip sousa get?
John Philip got a few awards.
Where was john Philip sousa raised?
Africa
Did John Philip Sousa have children?
3
Was John Philip Sousa a Christian?
yes
