Scott Joplin's only child, a daughter named Florence, was born in 1898 but unfortunately passed away in infancy, just a few months after her birth. Joplin's personal life was marked by struggles, including financial difficulties and health issues, which overshadowed his musical achievements during his lifetime. The loss of his daughter added to the emotional challenges he faced. Ultimately, Joplin's legacy as a composer of ragtime music has endured far beyond his personal tragedies.
Scott Joplin's first wife was Belle Hayden
Because he a great composer .
Voted "King of Ragtime"
Scott Joplin had one child named Billie Joplin. Billie was born in 1899, and her mother was Joplin's first wife, Belle. Unfortunately, not much is known about Billie’s life, as she remained largely out of the public eye.
Maple Leaf Rag, The Entertainer and The Rag Time Dance
Scott Joplins
Scott Joplins
Scott Joplin WAS the composer.
Scott Joplin was born on November 24, 1868.
Scott Joplin's first wife was Belle Hayden
Because he a great composer .
Ragtime and 1902
Voted "King of Ragtime"
Scott Joplin had one child named Billie Joplin. Billie was born in 1899, and her mother was Joplin's first wife, Belle. Unfortunately, not much is known about Billie’s life, as she remained largely out of the public eye.
Her name was Florence Givens. She was a freeborn woman from Kentucky.
The film The Sting used several of his compositions
Maple Leaf Rag, The Entertainer and The Rag Time Dance