John Philip Sousa

AKA:

The March King

Birth Name:

John Philip Sousa

Birth Date:

November 6, 1854

Birth Place:

Washington, D.C.

Death Date:

March 6, 1932

Place of Death:

Reading, Pennsylvania

Age:

Cause of Death:

Heart failure

Cemetery Name:

Historic Congressional Cemetery

Claim to Fame:

Music

John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American military marches. Some of his best known marches include "The Stars and Stripes Forever" (National March of the United States of America), "Semper Fidelis" (official march of the United States Marine Corps), "The Liberty Bell", "The Thunderer", and "The Washington Post".

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

Historic Congressional Cemetery

1801 E Street, Southeast

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., 20003

USA

North America

Map:

Cemetery map of the Historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington D.C.

Grave Location:

Section 4, Range/Family Vault 77, Space 163-S

Grave Location Description

When entering the cemetery at the north entrance by the Gatehouse, head south on Congress Street to the Chapel (about 0.1 miles). Turn right at the Chapel to head west for about 174 feet. Sousa’s grave will be on the left side and next to the road.