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 Robert Johnson

Born: May 8th, 1911

Died: August 16th, 1938

Famous For:  African American Blues Guitarist, Singer, Composer

Cause of Death:  Poisoned by whiskey laced with strychnine

Burial Place:  Little Zion Cemetery, Greenwood, Laflore County, Mississippi


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