Duke Ellington married Edna Thompson July 2, 1918.
1918
Yes he was. Duke Ellington's wife's name was Autumn Ellington.
No, Duke Ellington only married once, to Edna Thompson on the 2nd July 1918.
Duke Ellington had 1 wive Edna Thompson (i believe) and 1 child (gender=male) Mercer
Duke Ellington married Edna Thompson July 2, 1918.
1918
Yes he was. Duke Ellington's wife's name was Autumn Ellington.
No, Duke Ellington only married once, to Edna Thompson on the 2nd July 1918.
Marcia Delli
Yes to Edna Thompson
Duke Ellington married Edna Thompson in 1918; and they remained married up until his death in 1974.
Duke Ellington had 1 wive Edna Thompson (i believe) and 1 child (gender=male) Mercer
Duke Ellington married Edna Thompson July 2, 1918.
Once to Edna Thompson
Duke Ellington had one son, Mercer Ellington, who was also a musician and bandleader, and two adopted daughters, Edna and Ruth Ellington. Mercer played a significant role in continuing his father's legacy through music, performing and directing the Duke Ellington Orchestra after Duke's death in 1974. Edna and Ruth were less involved in the music scene but remained connected to their father's legacy.
Duke Ellington's wife, Edna Ellington, passed away on July 15, 1935. Their marriage lasted for over two decades, and Edna was a significant influence on Ellington's life and career. Her death deeply affected him, both personally and professionally.