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Ellis Marsalis Sr. | |
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| Born | Ellis Louis Marsalis April 16, 1908 Summit, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | September 19, 2004 (aged 96) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1927–1982 |
| Spouse | Florence Robertson |
| Children | Ellis Marsalis Jr. |
| Relatives | Marsalis family |
Ellis Louis Marsalis Sr. (April 16, 1908 – September 19, 2004) was an American businessman from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a former poultry farmer turned hotelier, Esso franchise owner and civil rights activist.
- ^ ""Ellis Marsalis Sr., 96, Jazzmen's Patriarch, Dies"". Nytimes.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.