| Henry W. Armstrong | |
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| Born | July 22, 1879 Somerville, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | February 22, 1951 (aged 71) New York, New York, US |
| Occupations | musician, songwriter, boxer, booking agent, producer |
| Instruments | singing, piano |
Henry W. "Harry" Armstrong (July 22, 1879 – February 28, 1951) was a U.S. boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist and Tin Pan Alley composer.
His biggest hit was "Sweet Adeline", written in 1903 with Richard H. Gerard. His 1905 song "Nellie Dean" became the signature song of the British music hall singer Gertie Gitana, and a popular British pub song.
   | List of works - List of Works by Henry W. Armstrong (1879-1951) |
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