About William Armstrong
Lived 1858 – 1942 (aged 83–84). William Armstrong was an American journalist, novelist and music critic.
William Armstrong (1858 – May 18, 1942 ) was an American music critic, lecturer, and writer.
Life Armstrong was born in 1858 in Frederick County, Maryland. As a child, he received piano lessons in Stuttgart, Germany. Later he began playing professionally and teaching lessons on the instrument. Armstrong published musical reviews in major newspapers such as the Chicago Tribune, where he was the music editor (1893–1898), and the New York Times. In addition to his reviews and essays, Armstrong wrote several books. These include the novels Thekla (1887), and An American Nobleman (1892),
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Who was William Armstrong?
American music critic
When was William Armstrong born?
William Armstrong was born in 1858.
When did William Armstrong die?
William Armstrong died on 18 May 1942.
What was William Armstrong's occupation?
William Armstrong was a journalist, novelist and music critic.
What nationality was William Armstrong?
William Armstrong was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Armstrong. https://biography.guide/william-armstrong-journalist/
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Chicago: "William Armstrong." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-armstrong-journalist/.
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